This record took Victor Osimhen to second on the list of Nigerians with the highest number of goals for the Super Eagles. The Galatasaray player achieved this feat during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Benin Republic on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Côte d’Ivoire.
The game ended 1-1 between both sides, this result ensured that the Super Eagles secured their spot as Group D winners with 11 points, having sealed their qualification for AFCON 2025 in Morocco without kicking a ball.
