Osman Bukari Scores First UEFA Champions League Group Stage Goal Against Man City: Video

• Osman Bukari has scored his first UEFA Champions League goal
• The Ghana international scored as Red Star Belgrade lost to Manchester City
• The European champions began the defence of their title with a comfortable home win

Ghanaian winger, Osman Bukari netted his first-ever goal in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League after opening the scoring in the match against Manchester City at the Etihad.

The Black Stars forward broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time after beating the offside trap to connect to Mirko Ivanic's pass.

Bukari helped Red Star Belgrade reach the group stage following a string of excellent performances in the qualifiers.

In a video shared on social media, Bukari evaded Ruben Diaz to finish off brilliantly on the opening night of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.

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Meanwhile, the European champions responded after the break through Argentina forward, Julian Alvarez. The 2022 World Cup winner gave City the lead on the hour mark before Rodri completed the win late in the game.

Bukari joined the Serbian champions in the summer of 2022 from Belgium outfit KAA Gent. He has since won the Serbian league, the FA Cup, and the Super Cup, as reported by Transfermarkt.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester City overcame an early scare to get their Champions League defence off to a solid start on Tuesday, but nine-man Celtic endured a rough night in Rotterdam.

Barcelona cruised past Antwerp and Kylian Mbappe helped Paris-Saint Germain to an opening win in a breathless beginning to the group stage of Europe's top club competition.

Newcastle returned to the high table of European football for the first time in two decades with a hard-fought goalless draw against AC Milan at the San Siro and Lazio grabbed an equaliser deep in injury time to hold Atletico Madrid.

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Bukari hits 'Siuu' after scoring on WC debut

Osman Bukari performed Ronaldo's famous 'Siuuu' celebration after netting on his World Cup debut for the Black Stars of Ghana.

The Red Star Belgrade forward, who was a second-half substitute, reduced the deficit as the Black Stars lost 3-2 at the Stadium 974.

In a video posted on social media, the winger - who headed home from a Baba Rahman cross - celebrated in front of his idol.