Victor Osimhen Is Joint Second All-Time Super Eagles Highest Goalscorer [Top Ten]

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has achieved a remarkable milestone by matching the legendary Segun Odegbami on the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers.

Victor Osimhen reached this milestone during a tense match where the Super Eagles faced off against the Benin Republic in a qualifier for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Thursday night, November 14.

Entering the match, Osimhen held third place among Nigeria’s top scorers with a total of 22 goals. However, the 26-year-old striker, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Italian club Napoli, showcased his goal-scoring prowess when he levelled the game with a well-timed header in the 81st minute.

This crucial equalizer not only salvaged a point for the Super Eagles but also brought Osimhen’s tally to 23 goals, levelling him with Odegbami, a retired Nigerian football icon.

With this achievement, Osimhen now finds himself trailing only behind Rashidi Yekini, who holds the record as Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer with an impressive 37 goals.

Below is the current standings of Nigeria’s all-time scorers:

1. Rashidi Yekini – 37 Goals
2. Victor Osimhen – 23 Goals
3. Segun Odegbami – 23 Goals
4. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 Goals
5. Ikechukwu Uche – 19 Goals
6. Obafemi Martins – 18 Goals
7. Sunday Oyarekhu – 17 Goals
8. Samson Siasia – 16 Goals
9. Odion Jude Ighalo – 16 Goals
10. Ahmed Musa – 16 Goals

As Osimhen continues to flourish in his career, fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipate his potential to not only surpass Odegbami but also challenge Yekini’s longstanding record.