The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign is set to feature a strong contingent of Nigerian Super Eagles stars, with six players poised to represent the nation on club football’s biggest stage.
Leading the charge is Victor Osimhen, who has been in devastating form for Turkish giants Galatasaray . The 27-year-old forward recently set a new record for the most goal involvements by a Nigerian in a single Champions League campaign, with seven goals and one assist in the 2025/26 season . His performances have earned him four Player of the Match awards, the highest in the competition .
Ademola Lookman, now at Atletico Madrid, continues to fly Nigeria’s flag high after helping his side reach the Champions League semi-finals last season . The 2024 African Player of the Year scored a decisive goal against Barcelona in the quarter-finals, taking his Champions League tally to eight goals . He now ranks third on Nigeria’s all-time scorers’ list in the competition .
Taiwo Awoniyi will be eager to make his mark in the Champions League after injury-plagued campaigns at Nottingham Forest, while Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface remain key figures for Bayer Leverkusen following their impressive runs in Europe .
Chidera Ejuke, now at Sevilla, completes the list of Nigerian stars set to feature in the competition .
CDA News Nigeria reports that former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has charged Osimhen and Lookman to translate their Champions League form into international success . “We have two top Nigerian players currently excelling in the Champions League. These two top players need to lead the team,” Oliseh said .
With the new season underway, Nigerian football fans will be watching closely as these Super Eagles stars aim to make history in Europe’s premier club competition.
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