AFCON: Osimhen Speaks On Equaling, Surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s Goals Record For Nigeria

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has stated that he is not focused on equaling or surpassing the late Nigerian international Rashidi Yekini’s goal record for the national team.

Osimhen, however, expressed hope he would equal Yekini’s record in the future.

The Galatasaray striker spoke at his post-match interview after captaining the Super Eagles to beat Uganda 3-1 in Tuesday’s AFCON group stage tie.

Osimhen is just goals away from equaling Yekini’s goals record for the Super Eagles.

The 27-year-old former Napoli attacker has so far scored 32 goals for Nigeria, while Yekini had 37.

“The captaincy today gave me a strong sense of belonging.

"I’m not thinking about equaling or surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s record for now; it’s all about the team,” Osimhen told reporters after Nigeria won against Uganda.

“I am trying to fight for my team to get goals, assists, but yes, hopefully not this AFCON and maybe not the qualifiers, but one day I know I am going to get there.”

Victor Osimhen: “The captaincy today gave me a strong sense of belonging. I’m not thinking about equaling Rashidi Yekini’s record for now, it’s all about the team. We’re ready for whoever comes next: Cameroon, Mozambique, or Ivory Coast.”#AdemolaVictorAtAFCON2025
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