Europa League: Ngal’ayel Mukau and Hamza Igamane steer Lille to a resounding win over Dinamo Zagreb

LOSC Lille delivered one of their most emphatic performances of the Europa League campaign on Thursday, claiming a resounding 4–0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Matchday 5, with Ngal’ayel Mukau and Hamza Igamane at the heart of the win.

Bruno Génésio’s side approached the contest with clear intent, and the tone was set early.

Félix Correia broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, giving Lille a deserved advantage after sustained pressure.

From that moment, the French side took firm control of proceedings, driven by a dynamic attacking display led by their two African internationals.

Ngal’ayel Mukau, operating with confidence and precision, doubled Lille’s lead in the 36th minute.

His finish, his second goal across all competitions this season, rewarded a commanding first-half performance.

The Congolese midfielder went on to complete the full 90 minutes, anchoring Lille’s transitions and offering both stability and threat in midfield.

Hamza Igamane, booked earlier in the match in the 31st minute, responded with the composure of a player unfazed by pressure.

The Moroccan forward extended Lille’s lead in the 68th minute with a well-taken goal, further widening the gap between the two sides.

Minutes later, he turned creator, providing the assist that set up Mukau’s decisive contribution — a sequence that highlighted his growing influence in the squad.

Igamane was substituted after 70 minutes, having played a decisive role in shaping the outcome.

Dinamo Zagreb, unable to disrupt Lille’s rhythm, struggled to create meaningful openings as the match progressed.

Their difficulties were compounded in the final stages, when André found the net in the 86th minute to complete the evening’s scoring.

Lille’s control, efficiency, and attacking sharpness ensured a result that reflected their superiority from the outset.

For Génésio, the performance offered confirmation of his team’s growing cohesion as the group stage approaches its conclusion.

With Mukau delivering a full-match display of authority and Igamane contributing both a goal and an assist, Lille’s attacking options continue to broaden at a key moment in their European campaign.

The victory reinforces Lille’s position in the group standings and sends a clear message ahead of the final matchday.

With confidence high and key players hitting form, LOSC move forward with momentum firmly on their side.