Victor Osimhen is on the brink of setting a new record as the Nigerian player with the most appearances in UEFA Champions League history. He is set to take the pitch for Galatasaray against Liverpool in the round of 16 first leg at RAMS Park in Istanbul on Tuesday, which will mark his 26th appearance in the prestigious tournament. This will allow him to surpass the previous record held by Ahmed Musa, who has 25 appearances in the competition. Osimhen has had a notable season, having already matched Musa’s record through his eight Champions League games this season, where he scored eight goals and provided two assists.

In addition to breaking the appearance record, Osimhen has the potential to set another significant achievement if Galatasaray advances to the quarter-finals. He could surpass the total of 28 appearances made by Zaidu Sanusi, a defender for Porto, who has not contributed to this season’s Champions League matches. Osimhen's performance underlines his crucial role in Galatasaray's campaign and highlights the increasing stature of Nigerian footballers in international competitions.

Moreover, Osimhen is also aiming to break the record for the most Champions League goals scored in a single season by a player representing a Turkish club. The current record is held by Burak Yilmaz, a former Galatasaray star, who netted eight goals in nine appearances during his time. This milestone underlines Osimhen’s growing reputation as one of the top forwards in Europe and adds weight to the expectations surrounding his performance as the tournament progresses.