Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen could carve out another chapter in his career tonight when Galatasaray travel to face Monaco in the UEFA Champions League at 9 p.m. later tonight.
Osimhen has been in ruthless form on Europe’s biggest stage, scoring six goals from just three appearances this season. His finishing has been the difference for the Turkish champions, who have won every match he has played and lost the two he missed through injury.
Before Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt, Osimhen was level with Burak Yilmaz’s mark of scoring in six straight European matches for the club in 2012. His brace against the Norwegian side pushed him clear, extending the run to seven and setting a new record for consecutive European goals for the Istanbul giants.
The 26-year-old also became Nigeria’s leading scorer in Champions League history after overtaking Obafemi Martins during the group stage win over Liverpool two months ago.
Osimhen has developed a habit of breaking records, from his time at Lille to his history-making spell at Napoli. A goal at the Stade Louis II tonight would place him alongside some of the great Galatasaray forwards who have shone in Europe.
The former CAF Player of the Year has scored 12 times in his last eight matches for the club across all European competitions. That puts him level with Shabani Nonda and Milan Baros, and another strike would take him ahead of both. He is also closing in on Galatasaray legend Hakan Sukur, sitting just one goal behind his tally of 13 in the Champions League.
