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Emmanuel Chukwu, Israel Ayuma, Kpaboro Ariehri, and Tahir Maigana all converted their penalties to seal the victory.

Galatasaray’s consistency and firepower have set them apart this campaign, and with Osimhen leading the line, they’ve not only regained domestic dominance but done so in style.

Valencia already paid a €500,000 loan fee to Real Sociedad in January and covered Sadiq’s full salary during the loan stint.

Still under contract at Rangers until 2027, Dessers has publicly expressed his desire to win silverware in Glasgow.

Lookman was not the only Atalanta player recognised. His teammate Mateo Retegui also made the Serie A Best XI.

This defeat marks Nigeria’s third consecutive semi final exit in the U20 AFCON, having previously fallen to Gambia in 2023 and Mali in 2019.

Osimhen’s brace not only helped Galatasaray to silverware but also saw him surpass Mario Jardel’s record of 34 goals in a single season, set during the 2000/01 campaign.

Coach Zubairu introduced fresh legs in an attempt to chase an equaliser, but the Flying Eagles couldn’t find a way through South Africa’s defence.

Thankfully, the surgery was completed successfully, and the Nottingham Forest forward is now awake and recovering in hospital, surrounded by his family.

Dessers brought Rangers level by connecting perfectly with a cross from Jefte, directing a powerful header into the top-right corner.