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Soccer News of Sunday, 10 September 2023

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Check Nigeria's all time scorers chart after Osimhen's hat-trick against Sao Tome and Principe

Victor Osimhen goes level with Obafemi Martins on Super Eagles Top Scorers’ Chart. Victor Osimhen goes level with Obafemi Martins on Super Eagles Top Scorers’ Chart.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has continued with his blistering scoring form for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Napoli striker was included in the Super Eagles line-up against the Falcons and True Parrots, and he netted a hat-trick in the 6-0 win.

During the one-sided affair, Taiwo Awoniyi, Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze were also on the scoresheet as well.

Osimhen is now the fourth all-time scorer for Nigeria, with 20 goals in just 27 matches.

The former Lille striker still has a high hill to climb, as he is still levels behind the all-time record holder Rashidi Yekini.

The late legend still holds the record for most goals scored for the Nigerian men's national team, with 37 goals from 62 appearances, Khel Now reports

Top 10 Nigeria's all-time scorers

1. Rashidi Yekini - 37 Goals/58 Caps

2. Segun Odegbami - 23 Goals/ 46 Caps

3. Yakubu Aiyegbeni - 21 Goals/57 Caps

4. Victor Osimhen - 20 Goals/27 Caps

5. Ikechukwu Uche - 19 Goals/46 Caps

6. Obafemi Martins – 18 Goals/42 Caps

7. Sunday Oyarekhu 17 Goals/28 Caps

8. Samson Siasia - 16 Goals/51 Caps

9. Odion Jude Ighalo - 16 Goals - 37 Caps

10. Ahmed Musa - 16 Goals/107

Meanwhile, with 15 points, Nigeria finish top of Group A in the qualifying series, and Guinea Bissau are second with 10 points. Sierra Leone are on 5, while Sao Tome and Principe are rock bottom with just one point.