List of leading goalscorers for the Nigeria national football team

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This List of leading goalscorers for the Nigeria national football team contains football players who have played for the Nigeria national team and is listed according to their number of goals scored. The Nigeria national football team represents the nation of Nigeria in international football. It is fielded by the Nigeria Football Federation and competes as a member of Confederation of African Football. [1] [2]

Players

Statistics correct as of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe on 13 June 2022 Position key:GK – Goalkeeper; DF – Defender; MF – Midfielder; FW – Forward


Obafemi Martins (18 goals) played his last match for the national team in a 2-0 victory in a World Cup Qualifier against Swaziland on November 17, 2015. Obafemi Martins.png
Obafemi Martins (18 goals) played his last match for the national team in a 2-0 victory in a World Cup Qualifier against Swaziland on November 17, 2015.
#NamePositionNational
team career		GoalsCapsAverage
1 Rashidi Yekini FW1984–199837580.63
2 Segun Odegbami FW1976–198223460.50
3 Victor Osimhen FW2017-22360.61
4 Yakubu FW2000– 201221570.36
5 Ikechukwu Uche FW2007–201519460.41
6 Obafemi Martins FW2004–201518480.37
7 Sunday Oyarekhua FW1971–197617280.60
8 Samson Siasia FW1984–199916510.31
9 Odion Ighalo FW2015–202216370.31
Ahmed Musa FW2010–161070.15
11 Julius Aghahowa FW2000–200714320.43
12 Jay Jay Okocha MF1993–200614750.18
13 Daniel Amokachi FW1990–199913440.29
14 Kelechi Iheanacho FW2015-13430.28
15 Victor Obinna FW2005–201412480.25
16 Mudashiru Lawal MF1975–198512860.14
17 Nwankwo Kanu FW/MF1994–201112870.13
18 Victor Moses FW2012-10280.36
19 Alex Iwobi MF2015-10590.17
20 Peter Odemwingie FW2002–201410630.15
21 Emmanuel Amunike FW1993–20019270.33
22 Emmanuel Emenike FW2011–20159370.24
23 Stephen Keshi DF1981–19959640.14
24 Benedict Akwuegbu FW2000–20058300.27
25 Victor Ikpeba FW1992–20027310.22
26 Joseph Yobo DF2001–201471010.07
27 Humphrey Edobor FW1984–19897
28 John Utaka FW2002–20146430.14
29 Mutiu Adepoju MF1990–20026480.13
30 Finidi George FW1991–20026620.09

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References

  1. ↑ "50 greatest footballers in 50 years of Nigerian Football!". Supersport.com. 8 October 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Nigeria national football team statistics and records: top scorers". 11v11.com. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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