Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has moved closer to breaking Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing record as the country’s all-time top scorer. Osimhen’s brace in Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations has brought his international goal tally to 34, just three shy of Yekini’s record of 37 goals.
The 27-year-old Galatasaray star entered the match with 32 international goals and added two more to his tally during the Round of 16 match in Morocco on Monday night. This significant milestone has put Osimhen in a prime position to surpass Yekini’s record, which has stood for decades.
Nigeria’s all-time top scorers list currently stands as follows: Rashidi Yekini with 37 goals, Victor Osimhen with 34 goals, Segun Odegbami with 23 goals, Yakubu Aiyegbeni with 21 goals, and Ikechukwu Uche with 19 goals. Other notable players on the list include Obafemi Martins, Sunday Oyarekua, Odion Ighalo, Samson Siasia, and Ahmed Musa, all of whom have made significant contributions to Nigeria’s football history.
Osimhen’s achievement is a testament to his impressive form and dedication to the Nigerian national team. As the Africa Cup of Nations progresses, all eyes will be on Osimhen to see if he can break Yekini’s record and cement his place as Nigeria’s all-time top scorer. With his current form and goal-scoring prowess, it seems likely that Osimhen will continue to make waves in the football world and potentially etch his name in Nigerian football history.
The Africa Cup of Nations, currently underway in Morocco, has already seen several impressive performances from Nigerian players, and Osimhen’s achievement is a significant highlight of the tournament so far. As the competition heats up, Nigerian football fans will be eagerly watching to see how their team performs and whether Osimhen can break the long-standing record.
