Victor Osimhen Sets New Champions League Record for Nigeria
Victor Osimhen scored the fourth goal for Galatasaray in their 4-2 victory against LOSC Lille during the UEFA Champions League phase. This goal marked Osimhen's first European goal of the season and established him as Nigeria's highest scorer in UEFA Champions League history with a total of 17 goals.
He surpassed Obafemi Martins and Ademola Lookman, who each have nine goals. Additionally, Osimhen became the first Nigerian to score in the UEFA Champions League for three different clubs: Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray.
Within Galatasaray, he has scored 14 goals in all European competitions, making him the club's highest-scoring foreign player in European football history, overtaking Milan Baroš, who had 12 goals. Osimhen's performance not only solidified his legacy but also set a high bar for future Nigerian players in the competition.
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