Legendary Nigerian forward Segun ‘Mathematical’ Odegbami has lauded Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray striker equaled his tally of 23 goals for the Super Eagles.
Osimhen’s headed goal against Benin in Thursday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier cemented his status as Nigeria’s joint second all-time top scorer.
Osimhen’s Record-Equaling Goal
Playing in Abidjan, Osimhen connected with a pinpoint cross from Moses Simon to bring Nigeria level in their clash against Benin.
The goal marked his 23rd strike for the national team, placing him alongside Odegbami in the record books. However, Osimhen remained modest about the milestone as revealed previously by Sports Buddy, emphasizing his focus on team success.
“No, I really don’t care about this. I just want to do my job, win games, score goals, and provide assists for my team,” Osimhen said post-match.
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Odegbami’s Reaction
In an interview with Eagle7fm as per allAfrica, Odegbami expressed his delight at Osimhen’s achievement and praised the striker’s impact on the Super Eagles.
“It’s a good thing that he has equaled my record,” Odegbami said to caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen. “This shows we now have players who can deliver the goals for the national team.”
Odegbami also hailed Osimhen’s headed effort as “fantastic,” underlining the striker’s ability to rise to the occasion in critical moments.
Chasing Rashidi Yekini’s Record
While the on loan Napoli striker continues to shine on the international stage, he still trails Rashidi Yekini, Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer. Yekini amassed 37 goals in 58 appearances, setting a benchmark that has stood for decades.
With Osimhen in fine form and committed to his craft, there’s growing optimism that he could eventually surpass Yekini’s legendary record. For now, his focus remains on helping Nigeria excel at the upcoming AFCON tournament.
