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Osimhen overtakes Yakubu, now Eagles third-highest scorer

The 25-year-old, who recently joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, started from the bench until being brought on in the 73rd minute as a replacement for Victor Boniface. He wasted no time in making his mark by putting Nigeria 2-0 up, just six minutes after his introduction following Ademola Lookman’s first-half opener.

This goal not only helped secure a comfortable win for the Super Eagles but also etched Osimhen’s name bolder in the annals of Nigerian football history.

Since his debut for Nigeria on June 10, 2017, Osimhen has now amassed 22 goals in just 36 appearances, boasting an impressive rate of 0.61 goals per game. His form, particularly during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers, where he netted 10 goals, has been instrumental in his climb on the scoring charts.

The current African Footballer of the Year now sits behind only legendary figures Rashidi Yekini and Segun Odegbami in the all-time list.

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