Victor Osimhen, one of Nigeria' s brightest footballing talents, has made history once again by climbing to third place on Nigeria' s all- time top scorers' list. The 25- year- old striker, currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray from Serie A side Napoli, scored his 22nd goal for the Super Eagles, surpassing the legendary Yakubu Aiyegbeni' s tally of 21 goals. Osimhen' s achievement came during Nigeria' s dominant 3- 0 victory over Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Uyo on Saturday evening, as reported by Soccernet. ng.

Osimhen' s goal was the highlight of his brief but impactful appearance in the match. Despite being introduced as a substitute in the 72nd minute, replacing Victor Boniface, it took him just six minutes to make his mark on the game. The forward latched onto a precise low cross from Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, delivered from the right flank, and acrobatically finished the move by placing the ball past the Benin goalkeeper. His goal, which doubled Nigeria' s lead after Ademola Lookman' s earlier strike, was a testament to his sharpness, positioning, and lethal finishing ability.

This crucial strike not only solidified Nigeria' s lead in the match but also solidified Osimhen' s place in the history of Nigerian football. With 22 goals for the Super Eagles, he now sits comfortably in third place on Nigeria' s all- time scoring chart. This is a remarkable achievement for a player who, despite his relatively young age, has rapidly risen through the ranks to become one of the most feared forwards on the continent.