He Has All It Takes: Osimhen’s Potential to Eclipse Yekini’s Goal-Scoring Legacy
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has expressed strong support for Victor Osimhen, stating that the Napoli striker has all it takes to surpass Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing record as Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer.
Yekini, who remains a legend in Nigerian football, scored 37 goals in 62 appearances for the Super Eagles during his career.
Osimhen has already scored 21 goals in 35 appearances and is considered by Adepoju to have the energy, determination, and years ahead to surpass the milestone.
Adepoju also emphasized that both players are unique and shouldn’t be directly compared, highlighting Yekini’s legacy while praising Osimhen’s progress and potential to redefine records for the national team.