Victor Osimhen is on the verge of rewriting Nigerian football history.
The Galatasaray striker scored twice in Nigeria’s 4–1 victory over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, taking his international goal tally to 31 — just six goals shy of Rashidi Yekini’s iconic record of 37.
Since making his debut in 2017, Osimhen has evolved from a promising youngster to one of Africa’s most feared strikers. His latest brace not only sealed a crucial win for the Super Eagles but also pushed him closer to surpassing Yekini’s record, which has stood for over two decades.
Yekini, Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup goalscorer, remains a symbol of striking excellence — but Osimhen’s current form suggests it’s only a matter of time before the torch is passed.
Rashidi Yekini – 37 goals
Victor Osimhen – 31 goals
Segun Odegbami – 23 goals
Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 goals
Ikechukwu Uche – 19 goals
Obafemi Martins – 18 goals
Sunday Oyarekua – 17 goals
Samson Siasia, Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa – 16 goals
At just 26 years old, Osimhen’s hunger for goals and consistent performances put him on track to become Nigeria’s all-time top scorer well before the 2026 World Cup.
From his early days at Wolfsburg to his breakout success at Napoli and now Galatasaray, the striker has proven time and again that he’s built for the big moments.
For Nigerian fans, the countdown has begun — and every goal from Osimhen brings them closer to witnessing a new legend take the crown.
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