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Osimhen Nears Ronaldo’s Champions League Record After Sensational Hat-trick
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen is proving once again why he deserves a place among the world’s top three forwards after another electrifying performance in the UEFA Champions League.
The Nigerian striker stole the spotlight with a stunning hat trick against Ajax, edging closer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most consecutive games with a goal in the competition. Osimhen has now found the back of the net in eight straight Champions League matches, just three shy of Ronaldo’s historic run.
Osimhen’s form in Europe this season has been nothing short of sensational. In Galatasaray’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in Istanbul, he coolly converted a penalty in the 16th minute, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. That goal wasn’t just the match-winner — it also marked a historic milestone, as he became the first Nigerian player to reach double digits in Champions League goals, with 10 strikes to his name in the tournament proper.
Barely a week later, Osimhen continued his hot streak, scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Bodø/Glimt. The result not only secured Galatasaray their first back-to-back Champions League wins in nearly ten years but also saw the 26-year-old break the club’s record for most consecutive European games with a goal.
With his relentless consistency, Osimhen has reignited Galatasaray’s European ambitions and sent a bold message to his critics — he is built for the biggest stages.
The Lagos-born striker has now cemented his place in Nigerian football history, becoming the country’s all-time top scorer in UEFA club competitions with 25 goals, surpassing Obafemi Martins’ tally of 23.
Currently, Osimhen sits atop the Champions League scoring chart with six goals, despite missing his team’s opening group game yet another testament to his class, hunger, and knack for rising to the occasion.