Sports News of Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Nigeria's top scorers in the Champions League as Osimhen hits double figures

L-R:  Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Osimhen L-R: Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday, September 30, made history by becoming the first Nigerian international to hit double figures in goals in the UEFA Champions League.

The 26-year-old scored the only goal as Galatasaray stunned Premier League title holders Liverpool by a lone goal at Rams Park.

It was the 26-year-old's 10th goal in the prestigious European competition.

Osimhen netted two Champions League goals at Lille, seven at Napoli during his three-season spell, and now one at Galatasaray.

The former African Footballer of the Year is well ahead of other Nigerian players in terms of goals in the UCL.

Here is the list of Nigerian top scorers in the UCL:

10 goals – Victor Osimhen

7 goals – Victor Ikpeba

6 goals – Ahmed Musa

5 goals – Nwankwo Kanu, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Ademola Lookman

4 goals – Samuel Chukwueze

WDN