Victor Osimhen’s heroics against Gabon did more than just send the Super Eagles to the World Cup play-off final; his two extra-time goals moved him significantly closer to the legendary scoring record.
The Galatasaray forward’s brace in the 4-1 victory lifted his senior international tally to 31 goals. This places him just six goals shy of the all-time record of 37 goals, held by the late, great Rashidi Yekini.
Osimhen, at 26, has already surpassed many Nigerian legends and is widely expected to break Yekini’s long-standing milestone given his blistering pace and clinical finishing.
Osimhen great control and finish !!!
🏆 Nigeria 4-1 Gabonpic.twitter.com/EkqzMiEgei
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) November 13, 2025
This pursuit adds immense excitement to Nigeria’s campaign. If Osimhen can maintain his sensational form into the play-off final and beyond, he may not just fire the Super Eagles to the World Cup, but also etch his name into history as the nation’s greatest goalscorer.
