UCL: Osimhen to battle Man City, Arsenal stars for UEFA award

Victor Osimhen lit up the UEFA Champions League with a spectacular hat-trick, guiding Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday night.

The Nigerian striker opened the scoring with a fine header from Leroy Sané’s cross, showcasing his aerial prowess, before expertly converting two penalties to seal the win.

This performance boosted his UCL tally to six goals this season, surging ahead of superstars like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

His Matchday 4 brilliance has made him a frontrunner for UEFA Champions League Player of the Round, earning a nomination alongside Manchester City’s Phil Foden, Club Brugge’s two-goal hero Forbs, and Arsenal's Mikel Merino.

Osimhen has propelled Galatasaray to 9 points from the first four games, scoring in three consecutive wins, including the crucial winner against Liverpool in Round 2.

After an injury-hit start to the season, the Nigerian is back to full fitness and back to his best, making Galatasaray dark horses in this year's Champions League, with fans convinced they have a striker who can take them deep in the tournament.