Four Nigerian footballers could feature when the UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for another round of league-phase fixtures. Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Moses Usor and Prosper Obah are among the Nigerians whose respective clubs face important European assignments, offering another opportunity for Nigerian players to make their mark on the continent’s biggest club competition, Bold sports reports.
Osimhen targets another European goal against Stuttgart
Victor Osimhen will lead the Nigerian interest when Galatasaray welcome Stuttgart to Istanbul. The Super Eagles striker has enjoyed an outstanding domestic campaign, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in eight Süper Lig appearances. His latest contribution came against Konyaspor on October 30, when he found the net in Galatasaray’s convincing 4-0 victory.
Osimhen has also delivered in Europe, featuring twice in this season’s Champions League and scoring once in 175 minutes. His European goal came against Lille on October 21, when Galatasaray secured a 4-2 victory. The Nigerian striker will now hope to maintain his scoring form against the German visitors.
Lookman faces Bayern Munich test
Ademola Lookman will represent Atlético Madrid when they welcome Bayern Munich. The Nigerian forward has recorded three Champions League appearances this season, scoring once and providing one assist. He found the net during Atlético’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United and also registered an assist against Stuttgart.
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In La Liga, Lookman has made 11 appearances, scoring once.. His most recent appearance came against Levante on October 31, when he featured for 14 minutes as Atlético secured a 2-0 victory. Lookman will hope to make a greater impact against Bayern, with his attacking quality potentially important to Diego Simeone’s side.
Usor eyes European opportunity with LASK
Moses Usor is another Nigerian to watch when LASK host Slovan Bratislava. The forward has contributed two goals and three assists in ten Austrian Bundesliga appearances this season.
In the Champions League, Usor has made two appearances, without registering a goal or assist. The 24-year-old previously missed a European fixture through a shoulder problem but returned against Sporting CP on October 21. Having subsequently featured against Salzburg, he will hope to earn another opportunity in Tuesday’s encounter.
Obah offers another Nigerian option for Shakhtar
Prosper Obah completes the Nigerian contingent for Tuesday’s fixtures, with Shakhtar Donetsk scheduled to face Sporting CP. The midfielder is registered in Shakhtar’s Champions League squad but is yet to make an appearance in the competition this season.
The 22-year-old has made two Ukrainian Premier League appearances, without scoring or providing an assist. His latest league appearance came against Zorya on October 24, when he played 45 minutes in a goalless draw. Obah will hope to earn an opportunity against Sporting and gain valuable experience on the European stage.
With four Nigerians attached to clubs competing on Tuesday, attention will turn to their respective performances as another Champions League matchday unfolds.
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