After scoring a hat-trick in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Sunday, September 10, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen overtook former Super Eagles forwards Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in Nigeria's goalscoring rankings. After scoring in the first half to tie Obafemi Martins' 18 goals for Nigeria, Victor Osimhen subsequently tied Ikechukwu Uche's 19 goals in the second half by converting a penalty.
The score after the game was 6-0. The game's opening goal was scored by Osimhen in the 14th minute, and the first half ended with a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman and Osimhen. After the game resumed, Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi added a third goal with an acrobatic kick, and Nigeria erupted with a barrage of goals. Osimhen gained and successfully executed a penalty after some wonderful interchangeable play, and replacement Samuel Chukwueze then assisted Osimhen to complete his hat-trick. Victor Boniface then assisted Chukwueze on his goal in the last seconds to seal the match.
As a result of his hat-trick, Victor Osimhen overtakes Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche on Nigeria's list of top scorers. Nigeria 6-0. Victor Osimhen scores three goals in Sao Tome to overtake Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in Nigeria's scoring rankings. After scoring a hat-trick in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Sunday, September 10, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen overtook former Super Eagles forwards Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in Nigeria's goalscoring rankings.
After scoring in the first half to tie Obafemi Martins' 18 goals for Nigeria, Victor Osimhen subsequently tied Ikechukwu Uche's 19 goals in the second half by converting a penalty. The score after the game was 6-0. The game's opening goal was scored by Osimhen in the 14th minute, and the first half ended with a score of 2-0 thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman and Osimhen. After the game resumed, Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi added a third goal with an acrobatic kick, and Nigeria erupted with a barrage of goals. Osimhen gained and successfully executed a penalty after some wonderful interchangeable play, and replacement Samuel Chukwueze then assisted Osimhen to complete his hat-trick. Victor Boniface then assisted Chukwueze on his goal in the last seconds to seal the match.
Nigeria will win the group with 15 points thanks to the victory. Victor Osimhen scores a hat-trick as Nigeria defeats Sao Tome 6-0, passing Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in the country's scoring rankings. Former Liberian striker George Weah has now been overtaken by Osimhen as the African with the most goals in the history of the Italian League's top division. Victor Osimhen won the Serie A top-scorer Award last year and contributed to Napoli winning its first league championship in 33 years. Victor Osimhen scores a hat-trick as Nigeria defeats Sao Tome 6-0, passing Obafemi Martins and Ikechukwu Uche in the country's scoring rankings. With 20 goals for the senior national team, Osimhen is getting closer to Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
