Victor Osimhen has made history by equaling the legendary Segun Odegbami in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers.
The milestone was achieved after Osimhen scored an important goal in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin Republic on Thursday night in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The match took place in Abidjan, and Osimhen scored the equalizer in the 81st minute to secure the draw.
Before the match, Osimhen had 22 goals, placing him third on Nigeria’s all-time scorers list. However, with his 23rd goal, Osimhen now shares second place with Segun Odegbami. The only player ahead of them is Rashidi Yekini, who holds the record with 37 goals.
Osimhen, who is currently playing on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has shown incredible consistency and skill throughout his career, and this recent achievement adds to his growing legacy in Nigerian football.
Nigeria’s Top 10 All-Time Goal Scorers
- 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
As Osimhen continues to rise, it’s clear he is on track to become one of the greatest players in Nigerian football history.
