VICTOR OSIMHEN has emphatically announced his ascendancy, positioning himself as Europe’s premier striker following a breathtaking performance. The Super Eagles star has successfully eclipsed the continent’s top-tier forwards—namely Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé—in the current Champions League campaign.
Osimhen’s masterful display on Tuesday night culminated in a stunning hat-trick for Galatasaray, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Ajax.
Magical UCL Night Puts Osimhen on Top
The Nigerian international was in formidable form at the Johan Cruyff Arena, leading the Turkish Super Lig champions to their third consecutive win in this season’s Champions League after an initial opening-game loss.
Under the management of Okan Buruk, Osimhen opened the scoring just before the hour mark, executing a brilliant header off a cross from Leroy Sané. The forward then doubled the away side’s advantage from the penalty spot in the 66th minute, before converting a second penalty 12 minutes later to complete his hat-trick and seal a comprehensive win for Galatasaray.
Statistical Supremacy: Ahead of Mbappé, Kane, Haaland
The sensational treble elevated Osimhen’s total tally to six goals in the Champions League this season, firmly establishing him as the competition’s leading striker and placing him at the apex of Europe’s striking hierarchy, ahead of renowned goal-scorers like Mbappé, Kane, and Haaland.
Furthermore, this landmark hat-trick has cemented Osimhen’s place in history, making him Nigeria’s all-time top scorer in UEFA club competitions. His incredible form also positions him tantalizingly close to matching the long-standing European scoring records set by legendary figures like Cristiano Ronaldo.
