Osimhen's 16th-minute penalty, calmly dispatched past Alisson Becker in the Liverpool goal, was enough to seal all three points for the Turkish giants in a raucous atmosphere at Rams Park. His impactful display upfront against the Premier League side earned the Nigerian the prestigious Man of the Match award.
The goal was more than just a match-winner; it was a historic milestone for the Super Eagles captain. Osimhen's strike took his total tally in the Champions League proper to 10 goals (excluding qualifiers), making him the first-ever Nigerian player to reach double digits in the competition's history. This record-breaking goal moves him past the previous mark of 9 goals held by legendary countryman Obafemi Martins.
The victory was Galatasaray's first home win in the Champions League group stage in seven years, thanks in no small part to the clinical finish and tireless effort of their Nigerian talisman.
Congratulations, VO9! A night of history and triumph for the Nigerian King of Goals.