Osimhen, who currently plays in the Turkish league, is now 14 goals away from leveling up with Nigeria’s highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini
By Kehinde Okeowo
Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen has drawn level with legendary winger, Segun Odegbami, in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers after ensuring Super Eagles avoided a defeat in a game against Benin Republic on Thursday night.
Nigeria held Benin Republic to a 1-1 draw in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The Super Eagles went down as early as the 16th minute of the game after Mohamed Tijani headed through the legs of Stanley Nwabali.
But Osimhen, who is currently on loan in Turkey from Serie A club, Napoli, headed in the equalizer in the 81st minute.
Augustine Eguavoen’s side with the score draw went on to seal the top spot in Group D courtesy of the goal.
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This means Osimhen now has 23 goals, the same number as Odegbami.
The 26-year-old striker came into the qualifying match against Benin in third place with 22 goals.
He is now 14 goals away from catching up with Nigeria’s highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini.
Below is the list of Nigeria’s all-time scorers [Top 10]
Rashidi Yekini – 37 Goals
Victor Osimhen – 23 Goals
Segun Odegbami – 23 Goals
Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 Goals
Ikechukwu Uche – 19 Goals
Obafemi Martins – 18 Goals
Sunday Oyarekhu – 17 Goals
Samson Siasia – 16 Goals
Odion Jude Ighalo – 16 Goals
Ahmed Musa – 16 Goals