Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has made history as the first Nigerian to score double figures in the UEFA Champions League, excluding qualifiers. The 26-year-old reached the milestone on Tuesday while playing for Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray in their group-stage clash against reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at Rams Park.
Making his first full start since returning from an ankle injury sustained during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, Osimhen wasted no time in stamping his mark. In the 16th minute, he calmly converted a penalty, giving Galatasaray an early lead and cementing his 10th Champions League goal.
The achievement highlights Osimhen’s rising influence on Europe’s biggest stage. Beyond the goal, it marks a proud moment for Nigerian football, showcasing the striker as the country’s most prolific player in the competition and reinforcing his status as one of Africa’s leading forwards.
