Osimhen Leaps to Second on All-Time Super Eagles Goal Scorers List

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Forward Victor Osimhen Matches Legendary Scoring Feat

In a thrilling encounter, Victor Osimhen, the talented Nigerian forward, achieved a remarkable milestone by matching the impressive tally of Segun Odegbami, a retired football icon, to become one of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers.

This milestone was reached during the intense match between the Super Eagles and the Benin Republic in a qualifier for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in a 1-1 draw on November 14.

Osimhen, 26, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, brought his goal-scoring tally to 23 with a well-timed header in the 81st minute, levelling the score and matching Odegbami’s record.

This achievement is a testament to Osimhen’s impressive form, and he now trails only Rashidi Yekini, Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer with an impressive 37 goals.

The current standings of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers are as follows:

1. Rashidi Yekini – 37 Goals
2. Victor Osimhen – 23 Goals
3. Segun Odegbami – 23 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

As Osimhen’s career continues to flourish, fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipate his potential to not only surpass Odegbami’s record but also challenge Yekini’s long-standing record.