The race to become Nigeria’s all-time leading goal scorer is a mark of excellence for any Super Eagles striker. Over the years, the team has produced outstanding forwards, with Victor Osimhen currently leading the new generation. Osimhen etched his name into Nigerian football legend by dislodging Segun Odegbami for the second spot on Super Eagles all-time top scorer list.
He reached his 24th and 25th international career goals as Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in the Group C 2026 World Cup qualifying encounter. The match, held at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, saw the Super Eagles keep alive their chase to bring to an end a third straight failure to qualify to the Mundial. However, Nigeria’s top scorer remains Rashidi Yekini, whose 37 goals in 58 appearances set a record that has stood for 26 years since his retirement in 1998.
The legendary Shooting Stars forward maintained an impressive scoring rate of 0.64 goals per game, making him the most prolific striker in Nigeria’s history. While the current crop of attackers, including Osimhen, continue to chase history, Yekini’s legacy remains unmatched. The Super Eagles have also produced a number of leading scorers in the past, who in their own capacity have contributed to Nigerian football.
