Omotayo Fashola
Galatasaray’s star forward Victor Osimhen etched his name into UEFA Champions League history with a record-breaking performance during Tuesday’s thrilling clash against Liverpool F.C., which ended in a narrow 1–0 win for the Turkish giants.
The Nigerian international delivered a masterclass as Galatasaray outmaneuvered Liverpool in their Champions League Round of 16 first-leg showdown on home soil.
A decisive first-half strike from teammate Mario Lemina handed the Super Lig titleholders a crucial advantage heading into next week’s second leg at Anfield.
OptaJoe revealed that Osimhen has now contributed to eight Champions League goals this season (7 goals and 1 assist), surpassing all previous Nigerian players in a single campaign.
This remarkable achievement places him above notable names like Ademola Lookman, Tijani Babangida, Yakubu Ayegbeni, and John Utaka, who each recorded six goal involvements in their best European campaigns.
