Champions League: Osimhen scores as Napoli hold Barcelona, FC Porto stun Arsenal

Champions League: Osimhen scores as Napoli hold Barcelona, FC Porto stun Arsenal

Victor Osimhen scored the equalizer as Napoli drew 1-1 with Barcelona in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Wednesday night.

The Super Eagles striker, playing his first game since his AFCON return, was selected from the start for the match.

Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in the second half.

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But Osimhen forced himself into the box to finish past Marc-Andre Stegen.

In the other game of the night, Arsenal conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at FC Porto.

The Gunners are yet to lose this year in the Premier League and dominated the Portuguese club.

With seconds left in the game, Mikel Arteta’s men gave away the ball and Galeno curled his effort past David Raya.

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Champions League: Osimhen scores as Napoli hold Barcelona, FC Porto stun Arsenal

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