How many goals does Victor Osimhen need to become Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorer?
With Victor Osimhen available for Nigeria Super Eagles upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying games against Benin Republic and Rwanda, there is good chance he will score and advance his race to become the teams’ all-time highest goalscorer.
In this article, SportsRation’s Nsikakabasi Akpan provides answer to the question: How many goals does Victor Osimhen need to become Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorer?
WHEN DID VICTOR OSIMHEN SCORE HIS LAST GOAL FOR NIGERIA
Victor Osimhen made headlines when he scored his 22nd international goal during Nigeria’s dominant 3-0 victory against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo in September 2024.
This achievement propelled him ahead of Yakubu Aiyegbeni, making Osimhen the third-highest goal scorer in Super Eagles history.
Osimhen, who currently plays on-loan at Galatasaray, entered the match as a substitute in the 73rd minute, replacing Victor Boniface. In a remarkable display of skill and precision, he netted Nigeria’s second goal just six minutes after his introduction, following an opener from Ademola Lookman.
Since making his Super Eagles debut on June 10, 2017, Osimhen has recorded his 22 goals in just 37 appearances, boasting an impressive goal-scoring rate of 0.61 goals per game.
His remarkable performance during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, where he scored 10 goals, significantly contributed to his rise in the top scorer charts.
VICTOR OSIMHEN ON THE SUPER EAGLES ALL-TIME GOALSCORERS CHART
Currently, Osimhen trails only two legendary figures in Nigeria’s football history: Rashidi Yekini and Segun Odegbami.
Yekini, the all-time top scorer for the Super Eagles, holds the record with 37 goals, a feat that has remained unmatched since he retired in 1998.
Famous for his contributions during Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON triumph and being the first Nigerian to score in a World Cup, Yekini’s legacy in Nigerian football is monumental.
Segun Odegbami, known for his exceptional dribbling and scoring abilities, ranks second with 23 goals, a record he has held for over four decades.
HOW MANY GOALS DOES VICTOR OSIMHEN NEED TO BECOME SUPER EAGLES ALL-TIME HIGHEST GOALSCORER?
As Nigerians witness Victor Osimhen’s relentless pursuit of goals at club and country level, the question arises: How many more goals will it take for him to surpass Yekini’s storied record?
With 15 goals still separating him from the milestone, the goal is within his reach, especially given his current form and scoring prowess.
If he maintains his performance trajectory, breaking this long-standing record could be a thrilling prospect for Super Eagles supporters. The future looks bright for Osimhen, and he has the chance to etch his name further into Nigerian football history.
One goal seperates him from equalling Segun Odegbami in 2nd place. 15 more goals will see him equal Rashidi Yekini while he will need a total of 16 goals to become the Super Eagles all-time highest goalscorer.
