Victor Osimhen sets new UEFA Champions League record

Victor Osimhen Becomes First Nigerian to Score 10 UEFA Champions League Goals

Victor Osimhen has written his name into football history, becoming the first Nigerian player ever to score 10 goals in the UEFA Champions League.

The landmark moment came on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Istanbul, where the Galatasaray striker calmly converted a penalty against Liverpool. His strike proved decisive as the Turkish giants secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory, handing the Reds back-to-back defeats across all competitions.

Osimhen’s achievement is a testament to his remarkable consistency and impact on the European stage. Known for his blend of pace, strength, and lethal finishing, the 26-year-old Super Eagles forward has grown into one of the continent’s most feared strikers, tormenting some of the toughest defenses in the competition.

By reaching double digits in Champions League goals, Osimhen not only sets a new benchmark for Nigerian footballers but also reinforces his reputation as a player capable of thriving on the grandest stage of all.

Top Nigerian Scorers in UEFA Champions League History

Osimhen’s new record has placed him above some of Nigeria’s legendary names who once shone in Europe’s elite competition:

• Victor Osimhen – 10 goals (Galatasaray, Napoli)

• Obafemi Martins – 9 goals (Inter Milan, Wolfsburg)

• Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 4 goals (Maccabi Haifa)

• Nwankwo Kanu – 4 goals (Ajax, Arsenal)

• Finidi George – 4 goals (Ajax)

• Shola Ameobi – 3 goals (Newcastle United)

This record cements Osimhen’s place as Nigeria’s most prolific scorer in the Champions League, further elevating his status among Africa’s elite.

What’s Next?

Galatasaray and Osimhen will be hoping to build on this momentum as they continue their group stage campaign. With his current form, the striker will be central to the Turkish side’s ambitions of advancing deep into the competition, while Nigerian fans will take immense pride in seeing one of their own set new standards on the world stage.