Super Eagles news today: Osimhen under fire, Martins loses UCL record, Alebiosu’s milestone & more

Nigerian football is never short of drama, and the current week is no exception, as there are updates around the Super Eagles and other areas.

From Victor Osimhen firing back at his critics to shifting goal records on the European stage, Nigerian stars continue to dominate the headlines. Here is a roundup of the biggest stories making waves today.

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Victor Osimhen Under Fire At Galatasaray

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has come under fire at Galatasaray. The 27-year-old scored for the Cimbom when they beat Lille 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday and even won the man of the match award for his performance.

However, many fans were not pleased with some of his actions during the game. He was always remonstrating in anger whenever his teammates did not pass the ball to him or when things did not go his way on the pitch.

One Turkish fan Aytek Asikoglu wrote, “Look at that arrogance.. They wouldn’t just teach you a lesson, they’d school even your God if you crossed them, and if you don’t listen, they’d ship you off like Luis Enrique did to Mbappé, superstar or not.”

“There you’re waving your arms around at players who pour their hearts and souls into it, giving everything they’ve got, and you’re getting kids sent off the pitch. Shameless bastard, no wonder you’re not on elite teams.”

Obafemi Martins’ Lost Super Eagles Record

Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has lost his long-standing UEFA Champions League record to Real Madrid star Yan Diomande.

The 19-year-old Real Madrid star scored and assisted for Real Madrid as they thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday in their third game of the UEFA Champions League.

1 + 1 – 🇨🇮 Yan Diomande tonight became the youngest African player to score and assist in a UEFA Champions League match since 🇳🇬 Obafemi Martins in September 2003 for Internazionale against Arsenal. Special. https://t.co/fjdPkla1eC

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 21, 2026

Those goal involvements ensured that Diomande became the youngest African player to score and assist in a Champions League game since Obafemi Martins did so for Inter Milan against Arsenal in September 2003.

Ryan Alebiosu Becomes Half Centurion

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has been a key player for English Championship club Blackburn Rovers since he joined last season.

Last season, he featured in 39 league games. And thus season, he has played in 11, the last of which was against West Brom.

That game was significant for the 24-year-old, as it was his 50th game for him at the club. It remains the highest number of games he has played for any club in the course of his career.

Alebiosu has been linked to several clubs in the past year. And if he continues to shine at Blackburn Rovers this season, he will likely get a bigger move by next summer, or even January.