Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has said breaking or matching the late Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goals record is not on his mind at the moment.
The Galatasaray striker made this known after leading Nigeria to a 3–1 victory over Uganda in their AFCON group-stage encounter on Tuesday, a game he featured in as captain.
Osimhen admitted it would be special to reach Yekini’s mark someday, but stressed that his main focus remains helping the team succeed rather than personal milestones.
Currently, Osimhen has scored 32 goals for the national team, leaving him just five goals shy of Yekini’s all-time record of 37 for the Super Eagles.
Speaking during his post-match interview, the former Napoli attacker said wearing the captain’s armband gave him extra motivation and pride.
“Being captain today gave me a strong feeling of belonging,” Osimhen told reporters. “Right now, I’m not thinking about equaling or surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s record. My focus is on the team.”
He added, “I want to keep fighting for the team, creating chances, scoring goals and providing assists. Maybe not at this AFCON or in the qualifiers, but I believe that one day, I will get there.”
Osimhen’s leadership and performance against Uganda further underlined his growing influence within the Super Eagles squad as Nigeria continues its AFCON campaign.
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