Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen is closing in on Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing record as Nigeria’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Osimhen netted a brace in Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Monday night, taking his international goal tally to 34—just three shy of Yekini’s record of 37.
The 27-year-old striker entered the match with 32 goals and further strengthened his position as one of Nigeria’s most prolific attackers.
Nigeria’s all-time top scorers now stand as follows:
- 37 goals – Rashidi Yekini
- 34 goals – Victor Osimhen
- 23 goals – Segun Odegbami
- 21 goals – Yakubu Aiyegbeni
- 19 goals – Ikechukwu Uche
- 18 goals – Obafemi Martins
- 17 goals – Sunday Oyarekua
- 16 goals – Odion Ighalo, Samson Siasia, and Ahmed Musa
With the Super Eagles still competing at AFCON 2025, Osimhen has a chance to surpass Yekini and cement his place in Nigerian football history.