"I'm just doing my job": Osimhen on the pursuit of Yekini's goal record for Nigeria

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored his 23rd goal for the Nigerian national team, drawing level with Segun Odegbami in terms of international goals. The record for most goals for the national team is held by the legendary striker Rashidi Yekini, who scored 37 goals. Osimhen shared his thoughts on the record and whether he aims to break it.

Quote: "No, I really don’t care about that. I just want to do my job, help the team, score goals, and provide assists. If I happen to match the record, it’s just a fact. But that doesn’t take anything away from Rashidi Yekini, who is the greatest striker our national team has ever had.

This record has stood for a very long time, and it’s still unbroken. We have to give credit to that man," said Osimhen.

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Reminder. Victor Osimhen is a key player for the Nigerian national team, which is currently preparing for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda. In Nigeria's most recent match against Benin, Osimhen scored in the 81st minute. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.