Sports News of Monday, 16 February 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

UCL: Osimhen eyes another record ahead of Galatasaray vs Juventus clash

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen will have his eyes on another goal record when Galatasaray hosts Juventus in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoff tie.

The Turkish giants will welcome the Bianconeri to the RAMS Park on Tuesday, February 17.

Osimhen, who has netted six goals in six UCL appearances this season is expected to lead the lines for Okan Buruk's side.

The 27-year-old is behind Buruk Yilmaz, who netted eight goals in nine UCL appearances for the Yellow and Reds in the 2012/2013 season.

A brace for the Nigerian international will see him equal Yilmaz's record as the Galatasaray player with most goals in a single UEFA Champions League campaign.

The reverse fixture in Turin next week also presents Osimhen with another opportunity to snatch this record.

The former Napoli striker has netted nine goals in 16 appearances for Galatasaray this season.

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