Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has made history by becoming the highest-ever African goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League, with 45 goals to his name.
The 32-year-old Egyptian forward sealed the record in style. He did this by netting a crucial goal in the 75th minute during Liverpool’s victory over Bologna on Wednesday, September 2.
Salah’s landmark goal helped secure a vital win for Liverpool in their latest group-stage match, adding yet another achievement to his remarkable career.
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His 45th goal officially surpasses the previous record held by Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba, who scored 44 goals in the competition.
Cameroonian football icon Samuel Eto’o sits in third place with 35 goals.
Salah’s brilliance on the European stage extends beyond this feat. According to Squawka, the Egyptian forward has also broken additional records during his Champions League run.
He became the first Liverpool player to score in five consecutive Champions League games at Anfield and the first player to both score and assist in nine Champions League matches for an English club.
This achievement solidifies Mohamed Salah’s status as one of the greatest African players in the history of football, with his performances continually rewriting records.
Since joining Liverpool, Salah has become an instrumental figure in their domestic and international successes, leading the team to Champions League glory in 2019 and several other major titles.
Salah’s consistency in the Champions League, combined with his leadership on the pitch, continues to cement his legacy in both African football and global football history.
Fans and football pundits alike are celebrating his latest accomplishment, as he continues to raise the bar for African footballers on the world stage.