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Osimhen overtakes Yakubu Aiyegbeni to become Nigeria’s 3rd highest goal scorer
Victor Osimhen has made history by becoming Nigeria’s third-highest goal scorer, surpassing the legendary Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
The Super Eagles striker netted his 22nd goal for the national team during a match against Benin Republic in Uyo.
Osimhen’s goal sees him move ahead of Aiyegbeni, solidifying his place among Nigeria’s football greats.
The only players now ahead of him in the Super Eagles’ all-time scoring chart are Segun Odegbami, with 23 goals, and the iconic Rashidi Yekini, who holds the record with 37 goals.