After Hattrick, Osimhen closes in on Yekini’s all-time Super Eagles scoring record.
Osimhen moves closer to Yekini on the Super Eagles’ all-time top scorer list.
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot form for the Super Eagles, scoring a brilliant hat-trick in Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
The treble not only powered Nigeria into the World Cup playoffs but also brought Osimhen within touching distance of Rashidi Yekini’s legendary goalscoring record for the national team.
Osimhen hits 29 goals for Nigeria
Osimhen, who began the game with 26 international goals, struck three times against Benin to move his tally to 29 goals for the Super Eagles.
The 26-year-old is now just eight goals shy of Yekini’s all-time record of 37 goals, which has stood for over two decades.
Nigeria’s All-Time Top Scorers
Rashidi Yekini – 37 goals
Victor Osimhen – 29 goals
Segun Odegbami – 23 goals
Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 goals
Ikechukwu Uche – 19 goals
Obafemi Martins – 18 goals
Sunday Oyarekua – 17 goals
Samson Siasia, Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa – 16 goals
Osimhen’s scoring streak has increased the belief that he could surpass Yekini’s milestone before the 2026 World Cup.
Since making his senior debut in 2017, the former Napoli forward has developed into one of Africa’s most prolific strikers, with his name now recorded firmly among Nigeria’s football greats.
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