Liverpool star Mohamed Salah made history on Wednesday, becoming the first African player to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League. He achieved the milestone in Liverpool’s 4-0 win against Galatasaray during the Round of 16 second leg.

Salah scored his 50th goal in the 62nd minute with a trademark curling shot into the top corner, delighting fans worldwide.

The Egyptian captain’s tally includes 47 goals for Liverpool, two for Basel, and one for AS Roma, surpassing Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, who held the previous record with 44 goals.

This record cements Salah’s legacy as one of Africa’s finest footballers and highlights his consistency in European competitions.

Salah now turns his focus to the Champions League quarter-final, where Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in April. Fans expect him to continue extending his remarkable goal tally.

His achievement also serves as inspiration for young African footballers aspiring to shine on the European stage, showing that consistent performance can lead to historic milestones.