Cyriel Dessers Backs Victor Osimhen To Surpass Rashidi Yekini’s Legendary Nigeria Record

The debate over Nigeria’s greatest-ever striker is heating up once again — and this time, one Super Eagles star is boldly calling the future.

Dessers Says Osimhen Will Break Yekini’s Record

Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers has backed teammate Victor Osimhen to not only break Rashidi Yekini’s iconic goalscoring record, but also surpass his legendary status in Nigerian football.

Osimhen currently sits on 31 goals in 45 appearances, just six goals short of Yekini’s long-standing 37-goal record — a milestone that has stood unchallenged for nearly three decades.

And at just 26 years old, the Galatasaray superstar has history at his fingertips.

The Viral ‘Winner-Stays-On’ Debate

Dessers made his prediction during a fun but revealing “winner-stays-on” style comparison game involving Nigerian football legends.

Here’s how his picks went:

• Kanu vs Musa → Dessers chose Kanu

• Kanu vs Yekini → Yekini wins

• Yekini vs Osimhen → Dessers picks Osimhen for the future

His verdict?
“I think Victor will top it in the future, so I’ll say Victor.”

A bold claim, but one backed by numbers and momentum.

Musa. Musa! Musa!!@CyrielDessers plays with iconic @NGSuperEagles strikers! pic.twitter.com/JD2WQ1yrzL

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Yekini’s Legacy vs Osimhen’s Rise

Comparing these two giants is never simple.

Rashidi Yekini — The Pioneer

• Scored Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup goal (USA ’94)

• Led Nigeria to the 1994 AFCON title

• Dominated African football with incredible consistency

Yekini wasn’t just a striker; he was the foundation upon which modern Nigerian football was built.

Victor Osimhen — The Modern Superstar

• Instrumental in Napoli’s historic Serie A title win

• Key figure in Galatasaray’s rise

• One of Africa’s most feared forwards

• Within touching distance of the national record

Despite Nigeria missing out on the 2022 World Cup and falling short at recent tournaments, Osimhen’s global profile is unmatched — and his club success puts him in rare air.

A New Era Loading?

With six goals separating him from immortality, Osimhen could rewrite the Super Eagles record books sooner rather than later. But surpassing Yekini’s legacy?
That debate will continue — loudly — as the goals keep coming.

One thing is certain:
Nigeria is witnessing the rise of one of its greatest strikers ever.

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