Nigeria, March 19 -- It was meant to be another defining European night for Victor Osimhen; instead, it turned into a painful exit as Galatasaray saw their UEFA Champions League campaign collapse under the Anfield lights.

The Turkish giants arrived in England carrying a slender advantage after a 1-0 first-leg victory in Istanbul, a result shaped in part by Osimhen's influence, with the Nigerian forward providing the assist for the decisive goal.

There was belief. There was momentum.

But within minutes, everything began to unravel.

Osimhen's night took a decisive turn early in the contest after a heavy challenge from Ibrahima Konate.

The impact, delivered from behind, left the striker in visible pain, particularly in his hand, forcing...