UEFA Names Osimhen’s Celebration With Daughter the Best Champions League Photo of the Week

A heartwarming moment involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and his daughter has been named “Favourite Picture of the Week” by UEFA following the latest round of UEFA Champions League action.

The memorable photo was captured on March 10, 2026, after Osimhen scored the decisive goal for Galatasaray in their Round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool at Rams Park in Istanbul.

The Nigerian forward, currently on loan from Napoli, celebrated the goal with his young daughter, Hailey Osimhen. In the photo, both father and daughter are seen raising their arms in celebration while smiling broadly in front of the roaring home crowd.

UEFA highlighted the touching moment on its platforms, selecting it as the standout image of the week from European football’s biggest club competition.

Fans React to Heartwarming Scene

Football fans across social media quickly embraced the photo, praising the wholesome father-daughter celebration. Many described it as one of the most emotional moments of the Champions League week.

Some supporters even joked that at first glance they mistook Hailey for someone else on the pitch before realizing she was celebrating alongside her father.

Turkish media outlets also celebrated the image, calling it a “family triple pose” with the Galatasaray ultras as the backdrop, symbolizing the bond between the star striker, his family, and the passionate supporters.

Big Win for Galatasaray

Osimhen’s goal secured a 1-0 victory for Galatasaray in the first leg, giving the Turkish giants a narrow advantage ahead of the return fixture at Anfield in Liverpool.

The Nigerian forward has been in strong form this season, continuing to play a key role in Galatasaray’s European campaign and further cementing his reputation as one of Africa’s most influential strikers on the global stage.

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