Osimhen Named in UEFA Champions League Team of the Week After Stellar Display
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been named in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week following the conclusion of the Round of 16 playoff second-leg matches on Wednesday.
Osimhen delivered an outstanding performance for Galatasaray S.K., playing a crucial role in helping the Turkish giants secure progression into the Round of 16. His energy, movement, and clinical presence in front of goal once again highlighted why he remains one of Europe’s most feared forwards.
He was included in the elite lineup alongside notable performers such as Alexander Sørloth of Atlético Madrid, who netted a hat-trick against Club Brugge KV. Also making the list were Aurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid CF and Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta BC.
Champions League Team of the Week
Goalkeeper
Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid)
Defenders
Davide Zappacosta (Atalanta)
Odin Bjørtuft (FK Bodø/Glimt)
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Weston McKennie (Juventus F.C.)
Midfielders
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain F.C.)
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid)
Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United F.C.)
Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt)
Forwards
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Alexander Sørloth (Atlético Madrid)
Opinion: Osimhen Flying Nigeria’s Flag High in Europe
Osimhen’s inclusion in the Team of the Week is more than just personal recognition—it is a proud moment for Nigerian football. Week after week, he continues to prove that he belongs among Europe’s elite. His relentless work rate, aerial dominance, and ability to deliver in decisive moments make him invaluable to Galatasaray’s Champions League ambitions.
For Nigerian fans, this achievement reinforces the belief that Osimhen is not only carrying club responsibilities with excellence but also strengthening his global reputation. His consistency at the highest level of European football speaks volumes about his growth, maturity, and hunger for success.
As the competition progresses into the Round of 16, expectations will rise. But if his current form is anything to go by, Osimhen appears ready to embrace the spotlight and push even further. For now, he stands tall among Europe’s finest—a striker in full flight and a symbol of Nigerian excellence on the continental stage.
