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Check out the highest goalscoring Nigerian footballers in Europe's apex club competition.
Nigerian footballers have long showcased their prowess on the biggest stages, and the UEFA Champions League is no exception.
Over the years, several stars have cemented their legacy with goals in Europe's most prestigious club competition.
In this article, Pulse Sports reveals the Top 10 highest goalscoring Nigerian footballers in the history of the Champions League.
These players have left an indelible mark on European football, carrying Nigeria’s flag high on the continent’s grandest stage.
REVEALED: Top 10 Highest scoring Nigerians in the UEFA Champions League
10. Michael Obiku – 4 Goals
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Michael Obiku, a trailblazer for Nigerian football, scored four goals in the UEFA Champions League and its qualifiers.
He scored three of them while playing for Greek club Anorthosis, before netting another one for Feyenoord.
Obiku also etched his name in history as the first Nigerian to feature in Japan’s J1 League.
9. Anthony Nwakaeme – 4 Goals
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Known for his brilliance with Hapoel Beer-Sheva, Anthony Nwakaeme also netted four times in UEFA Champions League matches and qualifiers for the Israeli side.
The 35-year-old forward continues his career in Turkey with Trabzonspor, proving his enduring quality.
8. Emmanuel Dennis – 5 Goals
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Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, Emmanuel Dennis shone in the UEFA Champions League glory during his four-year stint at Belgian side Club Brugge.
His five goals in the competition underscore his knack for scoring on the big stage.
7. Kanu Nwankwo – 5 Goals
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A legend of Nigerian football, Kanu Nwankwo contributed five goals in the Champions League.
Four of those goals came while he was at Arsenal, before scoring his final UCL goal while playing for Dutch giants Ajax.
A vital figure for Ajax’s 1995 winning campaign, his graceful play also left a mark at Arsenal during his illustrious career.
6. Brown Ideye – 5 Goals
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Brown Ideye, now at NPFL club Enyimba, was a force to reckon with during his time at Dynamo Kyiv and Olympiacos.
His five goals in the competition showcased his ability to deliver in critical moments, scoring four of those goals while playing for Kyiv.
5. Ahmed Musa – 6 Goals
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The Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa earned his spot on this list with six goals– all while playing for CSKA Moscow.
Currently playing for NPFL side Kano Pillars, Musa was acknowledged for his pace and precision making him a standout in European competitions.
4. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 7 Goals
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Super Eagles legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni was always a natural goal-scorer, bagging seven goals in Europe’s apex club competition during his time at Israeli club Maccabi Haifa.
His consistent performances made him a pivotal player in their Champions League campaigns.
3. Victor Ikpeba – 7 Goals
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Fondly remembered as the "Prince of Monaco," Victor Ikpeba dazzled during his time in the principality.
His seven Champions League goals for the French club cemented his reputation as one of Nigeria's finest exports.
2. Victor Osimhen – 9 Goals
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At just 25, Victor Osimhen is rewriting history.
The Galatasaray striker currently on loan from Napoli, has scored nine goals in the competition, including standout performances against Europe’s best, and seems destined to take the top spot soon.
Two of those goals came while he was at Lille, before netting the other seven at Napoli.
1. Obafemi Martins – 10 Goals
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‘Oba Goal’ reigns supreme with 10 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
His stints with Inter Milan, Wolfsburg, and Rubin Kazan showcased his ability to score against top defences, solidifying his status as a legend.
All 10 of his Champions League goals while playing for the Nerazzurri.
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