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Ziyech & Osimhen’s stocks rise in Champions League goalfests

The African duo maintained their excellent recent form with fine showings in Group H on Tuesday

by James O'Conners

Their sides may both have failed to win in the process of conceding four goals on the road, but Hakim Ziyech and Victor Osimhen’s stocks continued to rise after their Group H performances on Tuesday.

For Ajax Amsterdam, Ziyech was given a relatively rare opportunity to play centrally against Chelsea. After assisting Donny van de Beek’s goal in a 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur last season, the Morocco star again delivered on the big stage with plenty of wealthy Premier League clubs watching.