by meicorones40169Legendary former Nigeria captain, Segun ‘Mathematical’ Odegbami, has congratulated Victor Osimhen after the striker broke his long-standing Super Eagles goal record.
Osimhen scored twice in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, moving past Odegbami’s tally of 23 goals for the national team. The Galatasaray forward is now the second-highest scorer in Super Eagles history, behind the late Rashidi Yekini, who leads the chart with 37 international goals.
“On behalf of the entire Eagles squad of 1980, I congratulate Nigeria for the incredible victory in Kigali and Victor Osimhen for his individual achievement,” Odegbami said.
Odegbami, who scored 23 goals in 46 appearances for Nigeria, humbly noted that he never considered himself a traditional goal scorer. “Even though I did not consider myself a classic goal scorer because I played mostly from the right wing as an outright winger for the six short years that I played for the national team, the country began to expect me to score goals. I obliged, and the rest is history,” he reflected.
Osimhen’s achievement adds to Nigeria’s proud legacy of attacking talent, and with more matches ahead, the striker looks well-placed to challenge Yekini’s record.
Editorial
Victor Osimhen’s milestone is more than just a personal triumph; it’s a celebration of Nigerian football excellence. His journey from youth international success to becoming one of the most prolific Super Eagles strikers is inspiring, and surpassing Segun Odegbami’s record further cements his place in Nigerian football history.
We applaud Odegbami’s graciousness and humility in acknowledging Osimhen’s achievement. The greats recognise that records are made to be broken — but they also understand the weight of passing the torch. Odegbami’s comments reflect class, humility, and encouragement for future generations.
Osimhen’s next challenge is clear: chase down Rashidi Yekini’s legendary 37-goal tally. Given his current form and his importance to the national team, that target seems well within reach. His scoring ability, leadership, and consistency make him the perfect spearhead for the Super Eagles’ aspirations on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond.
For the young talents coming through, Osimhen’s story is a beacon of what dedication and hard work can achieve. Nigeria’s history is filled with goal-scoring legends, and we are witnessing the evolution of another. We encourage fans to celebrate this moment but also look forward with excitement — Osimhen is not finished yet.
Did You Know?
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- Segun Odegbami to their first ever AFCON title in 1980.
- Rashidi Yekini scored Nigeria’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal in 1994 against Bulgaria.
- Victor Osimhen won the Golden Boot at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup with 10 goals.
- Odegbami earned the nickname ‘Mathematical’ for his precise style of play and academic background in engineering.
- Osimhen is currently the most expensive African player in Serie A history after his transfer to Napoli.
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