Victor Osimhen has indeed made history by becoming the first Nigerian to score 10 goals in the UEFA Champions League. He achieved this feat after scoring a penalty for Galatasaray in their 1-0 win over Liverpool at the Rams Park Stadium in Istanbul.
Key Highlights:
- Record-Breaking Goal: Osimhen’s penalty in the 16th minute against Liverpool marked his 10th goal in the Champions League, surpassing Obafemi Martins’ record of 9 goals.
- Nigeria’s Top Scorer: Osimhen is now Nigeria’s all-time top scorer in the Champions League, and he’s also the first Nigerian to score for three different clubs in the competition – Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray.
- Current Standing: The 26-year-old striker is currently Nigeria’s second-highest goal scorer, just 11 goals behind Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini’s record of 37 goals.
Other Nigerian Goalscorers in UCL:
- Obafemi Martins: 9 goals
- Ademola Lookman: 5 goals
- Nwankwo Kanu: 5 goals
- Victor Ikpeba: 5 goals
- Yakubu Aiyegbeni: 5 goals
Osimhen’s achievement is a significant milestone for Nigerian football, showcasing the country’s talent on the European stage.
