UCL: Osimhen sets new Nigerian record as he surpasses Martins, Kanu and Okocha

Victor Osimhen is now the most dominant Nigerian striker in Champions League history, scoring against Liverpool to take his tally above his compatriots. 

The 26-year-old is a seasoned record setter. He has now added one more feather to his already fluffy cap, becoming the top scoring Nigerian in Champions League history and the first to reach double figures. 

While the Nigerian was stuck in the infirmary, convalescing from an injury sustained on international duty, his Galatasaray suffered an embarrassing 5-1 defeat in the UCL opener against Frankfurt. 

He returned for ten minutes again against Antalyaspor last Friday and was immediately slotted into the starting lineup for the crucial clash against Liverpool. 

He immediately went about proving his worth, giving the Cim-Bom the lead from the penalty spot in the 16th minute after a clumsy foul from Dominik Szoboszlai on Baris Alper Yilmaz. 

The goal took the Nigerian's tally in the UCL to ten goals. He also became the first Nigeria international to reach double figures in the competition, effectively becoming the top-scoring player in the UCL from the West African nation. 

1. Osimhen (Lille/Napoli/Galatasaray): 10 goals 

2. Obafemi Martins (Inter): 9 goals 

3. Victor Ikpeba (Monaco): 7 goals 

4. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta): 5 goals 

5. Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Maccabi Haifa): 5 goals 

6. Kanu Nwankwo (Ajax/Arsenal): 5 goals 

7. Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow): 3 goals 

8. Shola Ameobi (Newcastle United): 3 goals

9. Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Moscow): 2

10. Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City): 2

Stats culled from Statsmuse*