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Victor Osimhen Equals Odegbami, Becomes Super Eagles’ Second Joint-Top Scorer (See Top 5)

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian forward, has solidified his place in the country’s football history by becoming the joint-second all-time top scorer for the Super Eagles.

Osimhen achieved the milestone on Thursday night, scoring his 23rd goal for Nigeria in a crucial 1-1 draw against Benin Republic during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

The Galatasaray striker now shares the second spot on the nation’s scoring chart with the legendary Segun Odegbami.

The late Rashidi Yekini remains Nigeria’s top scorer with an unmatched tally of 37 goals.

At just 25 years old, Osimhen has the potential to climb higher on the scoring chart.

He will have another opportunity to surpass Odegbami and edge closer to Yekini’s record when the Super Eagles face Rwanda’s Amavubi in their final 2025 AFCON qualifier on Monday.

Osimhen’s consistent goal-scoring exploits continue to solidify his reputation as one of Africa’s finest footballers and a pivotal figure for the Super Eagles.

Check out Nigeria’s all-time scorers [Top 5]

Rashidi Yekini – 37 Goals

Victor Osimhen – 23 Goals

Segun Odegbami – 23 Goals

Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 21 Goals

Ikechukwu Uche – 19 Goals

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AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen Is Spiritually With Us Against Libya – Eguavoen Says

In preparation for Nigeria’s Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Uyo on Friday, coach Austin Eguavoen stated that the team has sufficient firepower to compensate for Victor Osimhen’s absence.

Osimhen would not feature in the two-legged tie after suffering an injury during Galatasaray’s Super Lig encounter against Kasımpaşa on September 28.

The diagnosis revealed a strain and minor bleeding in his left posterior muscle group and that meant he will not recover in time for the trip to Uyo.
In his pre-match interaction with the media, Eguavoen said although Osimhen is a key part of the team, there are those who will step up to the challenge.

“It’s a huge miss. We all know how important and impactful Osimhen can be, but we have other players who can fit into his shoes. He’s not here physically, but I am 100% sure he is here spiritually with us,” Eguavoen told NFF TV.

After Friday’s game at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, the Super Eagles will travel to fulfil the reverse fixture next Tuesday, October 15.

Nigeria currently tops Group D with four point from two games.

Tomorrow’s fixture will kick-off 5 PM Nigeria time.

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Victor Osimhen Celebrates His Daughter As She Turns 2

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen took to Instagram on Sunday, October 6, 2024, to celebrate his daughter,  Hailey, as she turns 2.

Osimhen expressed gratitude to God for blessing his child with another year and showered her with wishes for grace, kindness, and infinite mercy.

The 25-year-old Napoli striker wrote: “Thank you GOD for giving my child another year in this new era. I hope that this year will be marked by many instances of your goodness in our lives, continue to shower her with your grace, kindness and infinite mercy. Keep her on the right track and away from harmful forces AMEN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE.”

Victor Osimhen accompanied the birthday message with adorable photos and a video of him and Hailey at Galatasaray’s stadium.

Hailey True, the daughter of Victor Osimhen and his girlfriend Stefanie Kim Ladewig, holds multiple citizenships, blending her Nigerian heritage with Italian and German roots.

Victor has spoken about the importance of ensuring that Hailey embraces her Nigerian heritage while reminiscing about his own childhood experiences.

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Transfer: Victor Osimhen Finally Reveals His Worth On The Transfer Market

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has revealed his worth on the transfer market.
According to him, he is worth over  €100 million.
Osimhen, speaking with TuttoSport, insisted he is one of the best footballers in the world currently.
The 25-year-old was key to Napoli’s Scudetto triumph two seasons ago, scoring 26 goals in Serie A.
It saw Osimhen also become the first African player to become the Capocannoniere.
However, last season, it was clear that Osimhen was going to part ways with Napoli. He was linked to PSG, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Al Ahli, but the deal failed to materialize.
Eventually, he signed for Turkish giants Galatasaray on a season-long deal, after he was frozen out of Napoli’s squad for the season.
In his four games at the club, Osimhen has registered two goals and four assists.
And in a recent interview, Osimhen said: “I am worth more than 100 million euros. There are few players like me in the world who have achieved the same results and success as me.
 
“Everything is linked to my characteristics, the things I do on the pitch and my quality. I think I deserve a high valuation.
 
“I am aware of the contribution I can give to a team. Do people think differently? Some say 15 million euros, others say 100-120-150. Everyone has different opinions.”
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Don’t Blame Osimhen For Publicly Fighting With Finidi – Mikel Obi

Former Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi has said he will not blame Victor Osimhen for publicly fighting against former Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George.
Recall that Osimhen was slammed months back for taking to social media to lash out at Finidi, who allegedly questioned his commitment to the national team.

The striker called out the former Ajax winger and expressed his disappointment and loss of respect for him.
Mikel said Osimhen’s frustration was understandable, especially with the Super Eagles poor results against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The former midfielder admitted that while the striker’s reaction may not be ideal, he understands why the player needs to defend himself.
He praised Osimhen’s humility but acknowledged that respect must be mutual.
“Every time I speak to him, he’s very humble, respects people. As I said, respect is reciprocal. I respect you, you respect me. I think this situation with the Nigerian coach, where he blew out, he just felt it wasn’t fair because the manager didn’t protect him, Mikel said on Obionepodcast.
 
“He said he had a conversation with the manager, everything was recorded, and the manager just threw him under the bus.
 
“He was really pissed off, so he came out to defend himself. Maybe the way he did it wasn’t the best, but he had the right to speak out. I have nothing against Victor [Osimhen] for that, and knowing your worth isn’t arrogance.”
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Osimhen Yet to Apologise for Social Media Rant Against Me – Finidi

Former Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has revealed that Victor Osimhen has not tendered an apology to him for the viral social media tirade that disrespected him.
Finidi stated this in a recent interview.
The former Nigerian coach who now manages Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rivers United, revealed he reached out to the forward to resolve the issue.
 
“I sent him a message that it was not the best way, just someone telling you that coach said that and you’re talking about me like I said it in an interview,” Finidi told Nigeria Info FM.
“From that point I didn’t hear from him, I moved on and I wish everybody well, only God will judge”.
 
Finidi also refused to comment on suggestions Osimhen should have been sanctioned with a ban from the Super Eagles.
 
“I don’t know, he is there already, let him be,” he added.
“We cannot crucify him, he has made a mistake, we have moved on and life goes on.”
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Transfer: He Didn’t Want £500,000 – Mikel Obi Reveals Why Osimhen Didn’t Join Chelsea

Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi has debunked reports that Victor Osimhen insisted on getting £500,000 salary from Chelsea before he could sign for the club.
Recall that his anticipated move to Chelsea failed after the player and the club failed to agree a deal.
Mikel Obi, speaking on his podcast, claimed the deal was “very, very close”.
However, “slight issues” saw it fall apart at the last minute.
He also made it clear that Osimhen is not a greedy footballer, but demanded what he deserves.
Mikel Obi said: “A lot happened. Everybody knows I was involved in trying to get Osimhen to the club.
 
“I want to say that I know the boy since he joined the national team and I know
 
“Victor is not greedy. He was not asking for half a million pounds or anything like that. That is not true. He just wants to get what he deserves.
 
“A player demanding what he wants is not a problem.
 
“We were very very close. It was hours away to get it done. But there were slight issues.
 
“There was no time for the medical to be done even if the deal was done. It was too late.
 
“I know exactly where we are, where we stopped and if we have picked it up in January, I know exactly where we start from.”
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AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Eguavoen Speaks On Starting Victor Osimhen

Austin Eguavoen, the Super Eagles interim manager, has said that he would have to decide today whether to start Victor Osimhen against the Republic of Benin.

Both teams will clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Saturday evening.

The match will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Osimhen was the last player to report to the Super Eagles camp.

The 25-year-old had to sort out his future, following his failure to secure a move to Chelsea or Al Ahli from Napoli during the summer transfer window.

Osimhen ended up joining Turkish side Galatasaray on loan on Thursday, after which he arrived to join the Super Eagles in training in Uyo.

Speaking on whether Osimhen will start against Benin, Eguavoen said at his pre-match press conference:

“To answer that, you know we have a pool of 23 players. So it is something I have to sleep over and then decide who starts tomorrow.”

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Transfer: Osimhen Sacks Agent Over Failure to Seal Permanent Exit From Napoli

Robert Calenda, the agent of Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been sacked.
Osimhen sacked him over his transfer saga, according to Il Mattino (via TMW).

Osimhen is said to be pissed off by Calenda’s incompetence, as he tried to engineer a permanent move away from the Serie A side.

It is believed that the Nigeria international even negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without an agent.
Osimhen was expected to leave Napoli on deadline day, with Al Ahli and Chelsea trying to complete deals but nothing happened.
Calenda was heavily criticised on social media for messing up the deals.
It is understood that Osimhen employed the help of Turkish intermediary George Gardi, to negotiate with Galatasaray.
The deal is a straight loan until the end of the season, with a break clause in January in the event of top European clubs making a move.
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Osimhen Close to Sealing a Move to Galatasaray

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen could be sealing a loan deal to Galatasaray.
This is coming after he failed to sign for a top European club this summer and has been excluded from the Serie A club’s squad.
With no way back for the Nigerian under Antonio Conte, he is now considering the few options left on the table.
And according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Napoli has reached an agreement with Galatasaray over a loan.
Osimhen’s wages will be covered by the Turkish club.
Romano wrote on X: “Galatasaray has reached an agreement in principle with Napoli over a loan deal for Victor Osimhen!
 
“One year loan, salary covered as Napoli have accepted these conditions.
 
“Gala’s delegation to meet with Osimhen in Napoli in the next hours for the final green light to the move.”