By Ghazali Ibrahim
Victor Osimhen is closing in on history as he edges closer to becoming Nigeria’s all-time leading goal scorer.
With 31 goals in 45 appearances for the Super Eagles, the Galatasaray striker is now just six goals behind the legendary Rashidi Yekini, who leads the chart with 37 goals in 62 caps.
A recent data obtained by BlackBox Nigeria highlights Nigeria’s top five scorers places Osimhen second, ahead of Segun Odegbami (23 goals), Yakubu Aiyegbeni (21 goals), and Ikechukwu Uche (19 goals).
Osimhen’s rapid scoring rate, averaging nearly 0.7 goals per game puts him on course to break Yekini’s long-standing record, possibly before the end of 2025, if he maintains form and fitness.
His latest brace for Nigeria secures a late win against Gabon in the Continental playoff which qualify super eagles for final tomorrow against Democratic Republic of Congo.
His rise reflects a new era in Nigerian football, with the 24-year-old already a talisman for the national team.
Fans and pundits alike now eagerly watch as he chases one of Nigeria’s most iconic football milestones.
