Mohamed Salah has hit another big milestone in his career by becoming the first African player to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League.

Salah reached this mark on March 18, 2026, during Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Galatasaray in the round of 16. His 62nd-minute goal not only set the record but also helped Liverpool secure a 4-1 aggregate win and move on to the quarter-finals.

Salah’s Champions League goals have come with three clubs: 47 for Liverpool, two for FC Basel, and one for AS Roma.

This achievement makes Salah the top African scorer in Champions League history, surpassing Didier Drogba (44 goals) and Samuel Eto’o (30 goals). Sadio Mané (27) and Riyad Mahrez (20) round out the top five.

More than just a number, this milestone shows Salah’s steady performance at the top level and is another proud moment for African football worldwide.

As Liverpool move forward in the tournament, all eyes will stay on their Egyptian star, and more historic moments could be on the way.