Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen marked his return to the pitch on a blistering note, netting the only goal to help his Galatasaray side edge Liverpool 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League.

The 26-year-old's spot-kick in the first half was the difference on the night as the Turkish champions pipped the English champions at the Rams Park on Tuesday night.

The former Napoli forward became the first Nigerian player to reach double figures in goals in the history of the UEFA Champions League.

Osimhen's goal condemned Arne Slot's Liverpool side to a second successive defeat in all competitions, having lost to Crystal Palace in the Premier League last weekend.

The Super Eagles striker has now netted 10 goals in the Champions League to become Nigeria's top scorer in the prestigious European competition.

The former African Footballer of the Year is ahead of the likes of Victor Ikpeba (7 goals), Ahmed Musa (6 goals), Nwankwo Kanu (5 goals), Yakubu Aiyegbeni (5 goals), Ademola Lookman (5 goals), and Samuel Chukwueze (4 goals).

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