“I will fight for it” — Osimhen speaks after hat-trick heroics in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Ajax

Obi Donald

3 hours ago

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen was in good spirits after scoring a hat-trick against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League last night, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 26-year-old’s trio now makes him the competition’s top scorer with six goals, above the likes of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lautaro Martinez.

Prior to the clash at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Osimhen had broken the record for the most goals by a Nigerian in the Champions League.

Following his goals last night, he smashed Obafemi Martins’ record (23), becoming the Super Eagles player with the most goals across all European competitions (25).

Victor Osimhen celebrates his goal with teammate Mario Lemina during the UEFA Champions League group phase match between Galatasaray SK and FK Bodo/Glimt in Istanbul, Turkey, 22 October 2025. Copyright: ImagoxDepoxPhotos

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Galatasaray prepared well – Osimhen

After the game last night, Okan Buruk’s side have now sealed four wins from their last five games, and the ex-Napoli man was pleased their plan came to fruition.

“I generally think we deserve it,” the one-time Scudetto winner said in quotes revealed by Galatasaray’s official website.

“We knew what the opponent would do. We’re mentally well-prepared and psychologically well-prepared.

“I’m also very happy about the goals, of course, but I’d like to thank my teammates again.

“We’re going to put it on top of that pace. I believe that we will be very happy at the end of the Champions League group phase, and we will continue to work together.”

Victor Osimhen passes the goalkeeper Nikita Haikin of FK Bodo Glimt and scores during the match at Ali Sami Yen Rams Park Stadium on October 22, 2025. Istanbul. Copyright: ImagoBurakxBasturkx

Victor Osimhen passes the goalkeeper Nikita Haikin of FK Bodo Glimt and score during the match. Galatasaray SK and FK Godo Glimt faced each other at UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3. The match took place in Ali Sami Yen Rams Park Stadium on October 22, 2025. Istanbul — Victor Osimhen passes the goalkeeper Nikita Haikin of FK Bodo Glimt and scores during the match at Ali Sami Yen Rams Park Stadium on October 22, 2025. Istanbul. Copyright: ImagoBurakxBasturkx

With six goals from three games, Osimhen is the leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League. Quizzed if he can go all the way to win the competition’s golden boot, the former LOSC Lille striker said:

“Of course, I think I have the quality for something like that, but with the support of my teammates, I can do it.

“They like to give me the ball like they did today. It’s a team struggle, and I believe that with my teammates, it’s a possibility with their support. I will fight for it,” he concluded.

Victor Osimhen reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray and Bodo Glimt at the Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 22, 2025. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Osimhen became the first Galatasaray player ever to score a brace in back-to-back Champions League matches, whilst being the second to get a hat-trick in Europe’s top competition for the CimBom Aslan.