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Osimhen Makes History: 10th UCL Goal Secures 1-0 Galatasaray Win Over Liverpool

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 18, 2025 12:13 pm IST
Osimhen Makes History: 10th UCL Goal Secures 1-0 Galatasaray Win Over Liverpool

History. Made. Victor Osimhen just did something no Nigerian player has ever done before. On Tuesday, October 17, 2025, the Super Eagles striker scored his 10th career goal in the UEFA Champions League, leading his club Galatasaray to a massive 1-0 victory over Liverpool in a tense Group Stage match in Istanbul.

Key Takeaways

  • Victor Osimhen is now the first Nigerian player to score 10 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
  • His record-breaking goal came from a 16th-minute penalty for Galatasaray against Liverpool.
  • The goal was the only one in the match, securing a crucial 1-0 win for the Turkish club.
  • Osimhen surpassed the previous record of nine goals held by former Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins.
  • His performance earned him the Man of the Match award.

A Night for the History Books

Look, the pressure was immense. A packed stadium in Istanbul, a Champions League night, and Liverpool standing on the other side. But Osimhen didn’t flinch. When Galatasaray was awarded a penalty just 16 minutes into the game, you knew who was stepping up. He placed the ball, took a breath, and sent it straight into the net. That single kick wrote his name in the record books.

It wasn’t just any goal. It was the only goal of the game. It secured three massive points for Galatasaray in their Group Stage campaign and earned the 26-year-old the Man of the Match award. What a night.

Surpassing a Legend

For years, the record for the most Champions League goals by a Nigerian belonged to Obafemi Martins, who had found the back of the net nine times. But records are made to be broken, aren’t they? With his tenth goal, Osimhen now stands alone at the top. It’s a huge moment for him and for Nigerian football.

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And here’s the thing, he’s only 26. He has plenty of time to build on this record, setting a benchmark that could stand for years to come. He joined Galatasaray permanently in the summer of 2025 after a successful loan spell from Napoli, and it’s clear he’s found a home where he can shine.

Osimhen’s Red-Hot Form

But honestly, are you surprised? This historic goal didn’t come out of nowhere. Osimhen has been on an absolute tear recently. Just a couple of days earlier, on October 15, he scored a hat-trick for Nigeria in a 4-0 demolition of Benin Republic during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. He’s playing with confidence, strength, and a hunger to score every time he steps on the pitch.

This is the player Galatasaray signed. A warrior. A goal machine. From his initial loan in 2024 to his permanent move, he has proven he’s one of Africa’s most feared strikers.

So, what’s next for the Nigerian star? With this kind of form, you have to wonder. How many more records will he break this season? Let us know what you think!