For a regrettable cause, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has made his mark on the UEFA Europa League record books. During their exciting 3-3 draw against Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday night, the Galatasaray forward set a new record for the most missed huge chances in the history of the competition.
The encounter, which saw Osimhen score Galatasaray’s third goal to give them a 3-1 lead, ended in disappointment as the Ukrainian side staged a remarkable comeback.
Andriy Yarmolenko spearheaded Dynamo Kiev’s resurgence to secure a memorable away point for his team.
However, prior to Dynamo Kiev’s second goal, Osimhen missed a crucial opportunity to seal the game for Galatasaray.
This squandered chance extended his infamous tally to 16 big chances missed in just six Europa League appearances this season.
It is twice the number missed by Brian Brobbey of Ajax, who holds second place in this unenviable statistic.
Despite his struggles with finishing, Osimhen’s overall contribution to Galatasaray remains significant.
The 26-year-old has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season, including four in the Europa League.
In the Turkish Süper Lig, where he has netted 11 goals, Osimhen has also missed 12 big chances.
Fans have grown increasingly vocal about Osimhen’s wastefulness, even after his heroic performance over the weekend against Hatayspor, where he scored the lone goal in a 1-1 draw.
While his knack for finding the back of the net cannot be denied, his struggles with finishing clinical chances have become a talking point among supporters.