Victor Osimhen stands on the cusp of etching his name in Champions League history ahead of Galatasaray's clash with Monaco on December 9, 2025, poised to become the outright leading African scorer in the competition's league phase. The Nigerian striker, already tied with Samuel Eto'o and Mohamed Salah at 16 goals, needs one more to surpass them, building on his blistering 2025-26 campaign with six strikes in four outings including a hat-trick at Ajax.
Osimhen's Galatasaray loan has ignited his elite pedigree, shattering his prior Napoli bests with ruthless finishing: right-foot tap-ins, towering headers, and penalty poise across open play and spots. Facing Monaco's leaky defense, his aerial dominance and pace could unlock the record, cementing status over Haaland and Mbappé in early standings amid Chelsea transfer buzz.
This milestone chase spotlights Nigeria's striking legacy, from Yakubu to Martins, with Osimhen's 15+ UCL goals blending power (80% open play) and consistency for a Super Eagles star thriving in Turkey's spotlight.