Victor Osimhen strengthens his claim as Nigeria’s greatest striker with a crucial goal against Liverpool.
Victor Osimhen has firmly established himself as the most prolific Nigerian forward in the history of the UEFA Champions League, surpassing his fellow countrymen by netting against Liverpool.
At 26 years old, Osimhen continues to break records. He recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Nigerian to score double digits in the Champions League, further cementing his status as the nation’s leading goal scorer in the competition.
Osimhen’s Historic Achievement
During his recovery from an injury sustained while on international duty, Osimhen watched from the sidelines as his club, Galatasaray, endured a heavy 5-1 loss to Frankfurt in their Champions League opener.
After making a brief return with a ten-minute appearance against Antalyaspor last Friday, he was immediately reinstated in the starting eleven for the pivotal match against Liverpool.
Osimhen wasted no time demonstrating his impact, converting a penalty in the 16th minute following a reckless challenge by Dominik Szoboszlai on Yunus Akgun, putting Galatasaray ahead.
This goal marked Osimhen’s tenth in the Champions League, making him the first Nigerian to reach this landmark and solidifying his position as the top Nigerian scorer in the tournament’s history.
Leading Nigerian Goal Scorers in the Champions League
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Obafemi Martins (Inter Milan): 9 goals
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Victor Ikpeba (Monaco): 7 goals
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Ademola Lookman (Atalanta): 5 goals
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Maccabi Haifa): 5 goals
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Kanu Nwankwo (Ajax/Arsenal): 5 goals
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Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow): 3 goals
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Shola Ameobi (Newcastle United): 3 goals