Mohamed Salah has etched his name even deeper into football history, becoming the first African player to reach 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League.
The Egyptian forward achieved the remarkable milestone on March 18, 2026, as Liverpool FC cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the second leg of their Round of 16 clash. Salah’s strike in the 62nd minute not only marked his historic 50th goal in the competition but also helped seal a dominant 4-1 aggregate triumph and secure Liverpool’s place in the quarter-finals.
Salah’s journey to this milestone reflects his consistency at the highest level of European football. Of his 50 goals, an incredible 47 have come during his prolific spell at Liverpool, where he has evolved into one of the competition’s most feared attackers. He also found the net twice with FC Basel and once during his time at AS Roma, underlining his impact across multiple leagues and systems.
With this achievement, Salah moves clear at the top of the all-time African scorers list in the Champions League, surpassing Didier Drogba, who scored 44 goals, and Samuel Eto'o, a three-time winner of the competition with 30 goals. Former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mané follows with 27 goals, while Riyad Mahrez completes the top five with 20.
Beyond the numbers, Salah’s latest feat stands as another powerful statement for African excellence on football’s biggest club stage. In a competition that consistently features the world’s elite, the Egyptian forward has maintained a level of performance that places him among the modern greats.
As Liverpool advance further in the tournament, attention will once again turn to their talisman. Given his track record on Europe’s grandest nights, it would come as no surprise if more history is still to be written by the “Egyptian King.”
