Top 10 Nigerians with the highest goals in UCL history

Nigerian striker Osimhen has secured his place in UCL history by scoring goals that have made him Nigeria’s joint all-time top scorer in this competition.

His penalty goal against Chelsea on Tuesday night increased his UCL goal tally to 10, placing him on par with former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins.

Osimhen, who is currently with Galatasaray, has demonstrated remarkable form, having previously netted goals in the competition while playing for Napoli and LOSC Lille.

With 10 goals to his name, he emerges as a prominent figure among Nigerians who have thrived in Europe’s most esteemed club competition: the UCL.

Victor Osimhen – 10 Goals
Osimhen has scored for Lille, Napoli, and now Galatasaray. At just 26, he is also Nigeria’s second-highest national team scorer and continues to break records across Europe.

Obafemi Martins – 10 Goals
Before Osimhen, Martins was Nigeria’s top scorer in the Champions League. He found the net while playing for Inter Milan, VfL Wolfsburg, and Rubin Kazan, known for his explosive pace and powerful finishing.

Victor Ikpeba – 7 Goals
The “Prince of Monaco,” Ikpeba made his mark during his time at AS Monaco, where he scored most of his UCL goals. He also played for Borussia Dortmund.

Ayegbeni Yakubu – 7 Goals
Yakubu was prolific in both qualifying and group-stage matches, scoring while playing for Maccabi Haifa and Portsmouth, among others.

Emmanuel Emenike – 7 Goals
The powerful forward scored his Champions League goals for Spartak Moscow and Fenerbahçe, becoming a key Nigerian name in European competitions.

Ahmed Musa – 6 Goals
Musa shone at CSKA Moscow, where he scored all of his six UCL goals. His pace and composure made him a key threat in Russia and Europe.

Ademola Lookman – 5 Goals
Lookman has recently risen through the ranks, playing for RB Leipzig, Atalanta, and other clubs. Now considered one of Nigeria’s most dynamic wingers, he has started adding Champions League goals to his name.

Nwankwo Kanu – 5 Goals
Kanu had UCL appearances and goals for Ajax—with whom he won the Champions League in 1995—and later Arsenal. He remains one of Nigeria’s most decorated players.

Shola Ameobi – 3 Goals
Though better known for his Europa League record, Ameobi netted three times in the Champions League for Newcastle United in the early 2000s.

Kelechi Iheanacho – 2 Goals
The Leicester City forward began his UCL journey at Manchester City, where he scored twice before moving on to make his mark in the Premier League and Europe.