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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Victor Osimhen made history in Galatasaray\u2019s 3-2 loss to Juventus, becoming the the club\u2019s foreign player with the most goals in European competitions.<\/p>\n

Osimhen scored Galatasaray\u2019s first goal at the Juventus Stadium on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

It was the Nigeria international\u2019s 13th European goal for the Turkish Super Lig champions.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old surpassed the record (12) previously held by former Czech international Milan Baros.<\/p>\n

Osimhen has so far registered seven goals, and two assists in the Champions League this season.<\/p>\n

He is currently the fourth top scorer in the competition this season alongside Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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