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<br>Victor Osimhen has solidified his status as one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers by climbing to third on the Super Eagles' all time top [scorers'](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/casino-games/) list. He achieved this milestone by scoring his 22nd goal during Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over [Benin Republic](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/) in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier.
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<br>The 25 year old striker came off the bench in the 72nd minute, replacing Victor Boniface, and found the back of the net just six minutes later. He connected with a low cross from Wilfred Ndidi, acrobatically firing the ball past the Benin goalkeeper to double Nigeria’s lead. [Ademola Lookman](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/bayern-munich-eyes-atalantas-star-ademola-lookman/) had already opened the scoring with a brilliant strike.
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<br>Osimhen’s goal helped secure Nigeria’s qualification for AFCON and saw him surpass Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s 21 goals for the national team. Now sitting on 22 goals, [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-tactics-and-analysis/victor-osimhen-tipped-as-mbappes-successor-at-psg/) is just one goal away from equaling Segun Odegbami’s 23 goal record, and within reach of Rashidi Yekini’s record of 37 goals.
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<br>As [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/national-team-news/peseiro-confident-osimhen-will-shine-against-cameroon-in-r16/) continues his meteoric rise, fans are excitedly watching his progress, with many believing it’s only a matter of time before he becomes Nigeria’s top scorer in history. His goal scoring form will be [crucial](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-economics/) to Nigeria’s success in the upcoming AFCON tournament.
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<br>Victor Osimhen’s climb to third place on Nigeria’s all time top scorers' list is a testament to his incredible talent and consistency. Surpassing Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s tally of 21 goals is no small feat, and Osimhen’s remarkable ability to [perform](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/) in key moments for the Super Eagles has made him a fan favourite.
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<br>As he edges closer to Segun Odegbami’s record of 23 goals, it’s clear that [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-tactics-and-analysis/osimhen-contemplates-super-eagles-exit-post-afcon-triumph/) is on track to become Nigeria’s greatest scorer. His passion, work ethic, and goal scoring prowess are exactly what Nigeria needs to succeed in future tournaments like the AFCON.
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<br>The future looks bright for [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-and-society/osimhen-and-musa-receive-prestigious-honors-in-abidjan/) and the Super Eagles, and we eagerly anticipate watching him break more records and create history for Nigerian football.
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<br>Did You Know?
Rashidi Yekini remains Nigeria’s all time top scorer with 37 goals, a record [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/victor-osimhen-affirms-premier-league-ambitions-amid-napoli-commitment/) is keen to surpass.
Segun Odegbami, who [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/victor-osimhen-approaches-historic-100th-serie-a-match-with-napoli/) is chasing, scored 23 goals for the and is one of the most iconic players in Nigeria’s football history.
Victor [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/match-previews-and-reviews/osimhen-matches-maradonas-legendary-napoli-record-with-hat-trick/) scored his 22nd international goal at just 25 years old, showing his potential to break long [standing records](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/transfer-news/).
[Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/osimhen-continues-his-scoring-streak-for-napoli/) plays his club football for Napoli in Italy, where he has established himself as one of the top strikers in Europe.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni, whom [Osimhen](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/victor-osimhen-the-journey-from-rejection-to-stardom/) surpassed, was known for his goal scoring ability during his time with clubs in the English Premier League.
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