The 26 year old struck in the 16th minute, sending Liverpool’s keeper Alisson the wrong way and securing the win at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium.
Before this match, Osimhen had been tied on nine UCL goals with Obafemi Martins. This latest strike pushed him to 10 goals, cementing his place at the top of Nigeria’s all-time Champions League scorers.
He has also become the first Nigerian to score in the competition for three different clubs: Lille (2 goals), Napoli (7), and now Galatasaray (1).
Osimhen has now scored against eight distinct Champions League opponents, including heavyweights like Chelsea, Barcelona, AC Milan, and Liverpool.
Editorial
We believe Victor Osimhen’s milestone is more than just a personal accolade—it is a watershed moment for Nigerian football on the European stage. To reach double figures in the UEFA Champions League is a feat few achieve, and to do so across multiple clubs underscores his adaptability, consistency, and lethal instinct in front of goal.
This achievement sends a message: Nigerian forwards can produce at the highest level, against the best defences, under intense pressure. Osimhen’s journey—through Serie A, Ligue 1, and now the Süper Lig—is mirrored by this stat: the goals travel with him. His scoring across Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray shows that he is not dependent on one tactical system or club environment.
Yet the milestone also raises expectations. From now on, every appearance, every goal, every missed chance will be measured against this benchmark. He must sustain fitness, sharpness, and tactical intelligence to keep adding to that tally. Defenders and champions will plan for him more carefully; the margin for error will shrink.
But if Osimhen continues to harness this momentum, his record will become not just a footnote but a foundation.
If Nigerian football invests in nurturing more players capable of such accomplishments, this moment may be remembered as a turning point.
This is not just a historic goal—it is the launching pad for what greatness still lies ahead.Did You Know?
- Prior to this match, Osimhen was tied with Obafemi Martins on nine Champions League goals among Nigerians.
- He is the first Nigerian to score UCL goals for three different clubs: Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray.
Osimhen has now scored Champions League goals against at least eight different clubs, including Chelsea, AC Milan, Barcelona, Ajax, and Liverpool.
His penalty strike came in the 16th minute, which proved the game’s only goal in a tight contest.
The match was hosted at Galatasaray’s Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi, a stadium known for its intimidating atmosphere for visiting sides.
