Nigerian star Victor Osimhen continued his record-breaking journey with a stunning hat-trick in the Super Eagles’ 4–0 win over the Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
The Galatasaray forward delivered a brilliant performance on Tuesday night, moving closer to the top of Nigeria’s all-time scoring chart. His three goals brought his international tally to 29, leaving him just nine goals shy of surpassing the legendary Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing record of 37 goals, which has stood for nearly three decades.
The convincing victory also secured Nigeria’s place in the playoffs of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, keeping their hopes of reaching the tournament in North America well alive.
Super Eagles’ All-Time Top Five Scorers
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Rashidi Yekini — 37 goals
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Victor Osimhen — 29 goals
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Segun Odegbami — 23 goals
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni — 21 goals
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Ikechukwu Uche — 19 goals
