Victor Osimhen Joins Elite Company, Surpasses Martins' Record

Osimhen makes history, Nigerian star scores hat-trick in Champions League

Victor Osimhen made history by scoring a hat-trick in Galatasaray's 3-0 win over Ajax, etching his name into the UEFA Champions League record books.

This impressive feat takes him to the top of the scoring charts with six goals, surpassing Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe...

Victor Osimhen made history by scoring a hat-trick in Galatasaray's 3-0 win over Ajax, equaling Yakubu Aiyegbeni's 23-year-old record as the only Nigerian to score a Champions League hat-trick. Osimhen's impressive performance also saw him surpass Obafemi Martins as Nigeria's all-time top scorer in European competitions, with 25 goals.

The Nigerian striker's remarkable form continues, with six goals in just three Champions League appearances, putting him ahead of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane in the Golden Boot race. Osimhen's hat-trick was his third consecutive Player of the Match award, cementing his position as one of Africa's most lethal finishers.

Victor Osimhen made history by becoming the second Nigerian to score a hat-trick in the Champions League, joining Yakubu Aiyegbeni who achieved this feat 23 years ago. Aiyegbeni scored a hat-trick for Maccabi Haifa in a 3-0 win over Olympiacos on September 24, 2002, becoming the first Nigerian and African to do so.

Victor Osimhen has become Nigeria's highest-scoring player in European club competitions, surpassing Obafemi Martins' record with 25 goals. The Super Eagles striker made this achievement after scoring a hat-trick in Galatasaray's 3-0 win over Ajax in the Champions League. Osimhen's impressive form has been evident since joining Galatasaray from Napoli at the start of the season.

Osimhen's remarkable run includes six goals in four Champions League matches and eight consecutive European games with at least one goal. He's currently leading the Champions League scoring chart, ahead of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane. The Nigerian striker's performance has drawn attention, with his manager, Okan Buruk, praising his leadership and finishing ability.

Victor Osimhen is making waves in European football, becoming the first Galatasaray player to score in eight consecutive European matches. This impressive streak includes crucial goals against top teams like Liverpool and Bodo/Glimt, showcasing his consistency and skill.

Osimhen's recent form has been remarkable, with three consecutive Man of the Match awards in the Champions League. He's now just three games away from matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record for goals in successive European appearances, solidifying his position as one of Africa's top strikers.

3 - Victor Osimhen scored his first-ever hat-trick in European competitions (vs Ajax) and became the first player to record a hat-trick for @GalatasaraySK in Europe since Burak Yılmaz (vs Cluj; November 2012). Unstoppable. pic.twitter.com/dYQHvaRbth

— OptaCan (@OptaCan) November 5, 2025

Victor Osimhen's impressive hat-trick against Ajax wasn't enough to secure him the Champions League Player of the Week award, as Manchester City's Phil Foden took the honors. Foden scored two goals in City's 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, showcasing his exceptional skill.

Osimhen had previously expressed his ambitions for Galatasaray in the Champions League, aiming high for the Turkish giants. His recent performance has put him top of the Champions League scoring chart with six goals, surpassing Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane.

Three straight wins in the #UCL ✅#AJAXGALA pic.twitter.com/0zzSgNQ5Fs

— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) November 5, 2025

“We want to show that, in Turkey, we are the team that the whole world will know this year because we actually did something amazing in Europe.

“We’ve dominated the league for years. We will keep on dominating it, but now it’s time to make a statement in the most prestigious games, Champions League games, because it’s beautiful when you play in the Champions League. So, for us, we want to make a statement.”

Victor Osimhen will look to keep his scoring streak alive when Galatasaray takes on Union Saint-Gilloise at the Rams Park on November 25th. The Nigerian striker has been in top form, scoring in eight consecutive European matches and currently leads the Champions League scoring chart with six goals.