Victor Osimhen misses chance to score 10th Ligue 1 goal after losing penalty
- Victor Osimhen squandered a chance to increase his French League goal tally to ten in 2-1 win over Montpellier
- The Super Eagles striker was presented with a late minute spot-kick but it was saved by the visitors' keeper
- A goal each from Ikone and Sanches rendered Delort's effort a mere consolation at the end of the game
Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen fired blanks in Lille's 2-1 win over Montpellier in Friday’s Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Pierre Mauroy.
The 20-year-old had the opportunity to score his tenth French league goal through the spot-kick but played into the hands of the visitor's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli in the 90th minute.
Although, his failure to convert the penalty did not in any way hurt the home team as they claimed maximum points at the end of the encounter.
READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng
However, he missed the chance to his 13th goal after 22 appearances across competitions in his first season at the Ligue 1 club.
Osimhen returned to Christophe Galtier's starting line up this weekend after missing his side's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in their inconsequential Champions League game during the week.
Jonathan Ikone put the hosts in front after powering home a superb penalty in the 40th minute of the encounter.
PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone'
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles striker won the foul moments before the goal was converted after being fouled by the opponent's keeper.
Andy Delort tapped-in from the goal-mouth to restore parity for the visitors after running into space to connect with Florent Mollet's pass from the right flank.
Renato Sanches sealed the win for his side with a sumptuous finish after dribbling his way into the opponent's danger zone before firing a close-range shot into the back of the net.
The former Bayern Munich winger benefited from Ikone's pass before driving straight into the away side's danger zone and unleashed an unstoppable shot.
Galtier's side remains third on the table with the crucial win as they rank behind Paris Saint Germain and Marseille on the Ligue 1 table.
Legit.ng earlier reported that new Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing a move for Lille striker Victor Osimhen in January.
The Portuguese-born tactician replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs' new boss late last month and has made the Super Eagles forward one of his signings next month.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager has been given the mandate to save the club from going down this season as they currently occupy 14th position on the standings.
Abu Azeez: Meet the only Nigerian rated among top 50 beach soccer players worldwide | Legit TV
Source: Legit.ng
