Osimhen and Lookman Face English Teams in UCL R16

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw revealed that Nigerian players Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will face English opponents. Osimhen, representing Galatasaray, will go up against Liverpool, a team he previously faced this season, securing a 1-0 victory with a goal from Osimhen.

Lookman, playing for Atletico Madrid, will encounter Tottenham Hotspur, who are struggling in the domestic league. Nathan Tella's Bayer Leverkusen will challenge Arsenal, considered one of the best teams currently.

The matches are scheduled to take place between March 10 and March 17, 2025. The aggregate score will determine which teams progress to the quarter-finals, with no away goals rule in effect.