The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is on the cusp of Nigerian football history, now just two goals away from matching the late Rashidi Yekini's all-time national scoring record. His goal in the 2-0 AFCON quarter-final victory over Algeria brought his international tally to 35, solidifying his place as the nation's second-highest scorer.
Key Points:
- Victor Osimhen scored his 35th international goal against Algeria.
- He is now two goals away from Rashidi Yekini's record of 37 goals.
- The strike came in Nigeria's 2-0 AFCON quarter-final win in Morocco.
- Osimhen's pursuit places him firmly as Nigeria's second all-time top scorer.
- Segun Odegbami follows in third place with 23 goals.
- Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Ikechukwu Uche complete the top five scorers' list.
- The record chase adds a compelling narrative to Nigeria's ongoing AFCON campaign.
- Osimhen's next opportunity could come in the semi-final against Morocco.
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
