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Nigeria has produced some of Africa’s greatest strikers, but when it comes to efficiency in front of goal, who boasts the best scoring ratio among them?
Rashidi Yekini, fondly called "The Goals Father," is widely regarded as Nigeria’s greatest-ever striker and one of Africa’s finest. He famously scored Nigeria’s first-ever World Cup goal and remains the Super Eagles' all-time top scorer with 37 goals in 62 appearances.
In the early 2000s, Yakubu Aiyegbeni made his mark despite his infamous miss at the 2010 World Cup, finishing his international career with 21 goals in 58 caps.
Obafemi Martins, nicknamed "The Weapon of Mass Destruction," was a fan favorite due to his electrifying pace and direct playing style.
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Ikechukwu Uche, known for his trickery, enjoyed a productive seven-year stint with the national team, scoring 19 goals in 46 appearances.
Odion Ighalo took over as Nigeria’s main striker in 2015 and delivered with 16 goals in 37 caps before passing the torch to a new goal machine—one who bears a striking resemblance to Yekini in both style and numbers.
Victor Osimhen was always tipped to step up, and he has lived up to expectations. His brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers propelled him to second on the country’s all-time scoring chart, surpassing the legendary Segun Odegbami.
With 25 goals in just 40 appearances, Osimhen’s goal-scoring exploits have been nothing short of sensational.
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Who has the best goal ratio among Nigeria’s top-10 scorers of all time?
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It’s a close call, but according to Wikipedia, Osimhen currently holds the best scoring ratio among Nigeria’s top 10 all-time scorers. His average of 0.63 goals per game edges out Yekini’s 0.60 goals per game.
Osimhen’s importance to the current Super Eagles side cannot be overstated. If he maintains this pace, he is well on course to surpass Yekini’s record, with just 12 goals separating him from the legendary striker.
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