Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, made history on Friday evening, surpassing the legendary Segun Odegbami in Nigeria’s all-time top scorers chart.
The Galatasaray striker netted his 24th international goal during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali, moving one goal clear of Odegbami, who had 23.
Osimhen entered the match tied with the former Green Eagles star but wasted no time in breaking the deadlock.
In the 11th minute, he capitalized on a well-delivered free-kick from Ademola Lookman to put the ball in the net.
With this feat, the 26-year-old now sits just behind the late Rashidi Yekini, who remains Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer with 37 goals.
Nigeria’s All-Time Top Scorers (Top 10)
1. Rashidi Yekini – 37 Goals
2. Victor Osimhen – 24 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
Osimhen’s remarkable form continues to place him among Nigeria’s football greats, and with more years ahead in his career, he will be aiming to close the gap on Yekini’s long-standing record.
