Osimhen was instrumental throughout the match as Galatasaray, the Turkish Süper Lig champions, claimed a first-leg advantage thanks to Mario Lemina’s first-half goal.
According to OptaJoe, the Nigerian international has now been directly involved in eight goals this Champions League season—scoring seven and providing one assist—making him the most prolific Nigerian in a single Champions League campaign.
Osimhen surpasses notable Nigerians in Europe’s elite competition, including Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid), Tijani Babangida, Yakubu Ayegbeni, and John Utaka, all of whom recorded six goal involvements in a single season.
The victory gives Galatasaray momentum ahead of the return leg in England next week, where they will look to maintain their advantage and progress to the quarter-finals.