Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has broken another age-long record after beautifully smashing in the ball past the Benin Republic goalkeeper today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday.
Osimhen scored his 22nd goal for the Super Eagles in the 76th minute, his first touch after coming in for Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, to cement his position as one of Nigeria’s all-time greats.
He surpassed Yakubu Aiyegbeni, who has 21 goals for the Super Eagles, to move into third place on the Super Eagles’ all-time goalscorers’ list.
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The Galatasaray striker, who is on loan from Napoli, scored a goal in Nigeria’s 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday evening in Uyo.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria with a huge win in Uyo against Benin Republic.
Two goals from Ademola Lookman and one for Victor Osimhen in the second half.#NGABEN pic.twitter.com/HboFep0pjn
— Nsidibe Akpan (@nsidibeakpan23) September 7, 2024
Osimhen’s goal took his tally to 22, putting him behind only Rashidi Yekini (37 goals) and Segun Odegbami (23 goals) in the all-time scorers’ list. His teammate Ademola Lookman scored a brace in the same match, helping the Super Eagles secure a comfortable win. Yekini scored his last goal for the Super Eagles against Jamaica in an international friendly in Kingston. His first goal for Nigeria came in the 1986 World Cup Qualifier against Kenya in Naira in a 3-0 victory.
Osimhen’s achievement is a testament to his incredible form and consistency for both club and country. The 25-year-old has just made a loan move to Galatasaray, with fans hoping that he will keep scoring goals for fun in the Turkish Super Lig.
The top 10 Nigeria’s all-time scorers are:
1. Rashidi Yekini – 37 goals
2. Segun Odegbami – 23 goals
3. Victor Osimhen – 22 goals
4. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 goals
5. Ikechukwu Uche – 19 goals
6. Obafemi Martins – 18 goals
7. Sunday Oyarekhu – 17 goals
8. Samson Siasia – 16 goals
9. Odion Jude Ighalo – 16 goals
10. Ahmed Musa – 16 goals
Osimhen’s rise to third place on the all-time scorers’ list is a significant achievement, and he will be looking to continue his impressive form for both club and country. With his pace, skill, and finishing ability, Osimhen is undoubtedly one of the most feared strikers in African football.
