‘I'm just unhappy that we couldn't win’ - Osimhen’s teammate claims there was no plan to stop Onuachu

The Lions played a goalless draw against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with Osimhen facing his countryman Onuachu.

The towering Nigerian forward went into the match at Rams Park as the league's top scorer with seven goals. 

However, he was effectively silenced by the home side's defence, failing to register a single shot on target.

Lemina, a former Juventus and Southampton player, was a standout performer in a deeper midfield role. 

He was crucial in winning the individual battle against Onuachu, leading the game with five tackles and making a team-high five clearances, along with an interception and a blocked shot.

When questioned by reporters about whether he had made special preparations to contain the in-form striker, Lemina credited his performance to self-belief and standard team strategy rather than a targeted approach.

"I only know my own strengths. I know what I can do in duels," Lemina stated. "We did our team preparations and went out on the field. I'm just unhappy that we couldn't win."

The draw marks the second consecutive match in which Onuachu has failed to score, following a four-game scoring streak in the Super Lig.

The two players could potentially face each other again on the international stage, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers approaching. 

A call-up for both could see them clash in a high-stakes encounter between Nigeria and Gabon.