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Victor Osimhen

Victor James Osimhen(born 29 December 1998) is a Nigerian professionalfootballerwho plays as astrikerforSüper LigclubGalatasaray,on loan fromSerie AclubNapoli,and theNigeria national team.He is known for his pace, strength and athleticism.[3]

Victor Osimhen
Osimhen withNigeriain 2024
Personal information
Full name Victor James Osimhen[1]
Date of birth (1998-12-29)29 December 1998(age 26)
Place of birth Lagos State,Nigeria
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Galatasaray(on loan fromNapoli)
Number 45
Youth career
–2017 Ultimate Strikers Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 VfL Wolfsburg 14 (0)
2018–2019 →Charleroi(loan) 25 (12)
2019 Charleroi 0 (0)
2019–2020 Lille 27 (13)
2020– Napoli 108 (65)
2024– →Galatasaray(loan) 17 (12)
International career‡
2015 Nigeria U17 7 (10)
2015–2019 Nigeria U23 4 (3)
2017– Nigeria 39 (23)
Medal record
Men'sfootball
RepresentingNigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
Runner-up 2023
Third place 2019
Africa U-23 Cup of Nations
Winner 2015
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Winner 2015
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:19, 9 February 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:00, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Born in Nigeria, Osimhen began his senior career in Germany atVfL Wolfsburgin 2017.[4]Following a season and a half at the club, he moved to Belgian sideCharleroion loan in 2018–19, before moving toLigue 1withLille,scoring eighteen goals in his sole season with the French club.

In 2020, Osimhen transferred toSerie Aside Napoli for a club-record fee of €90 million and won theSerie A Best Young Playeraward in the2021–22season. In the following campaign, he finished as theleague's top scorerwith 26 goals, a record-high for an African player, as he helped Napoli win afirst Serie A title in 33 years.For his efforts, he won the league's Best Striker award, prior to being namedSerie A Footballer of the Yeara few months later. Osimhen is currently the highest scoring African player in the history of Serie A.[5][6]

Osimhen won theGolden Boot awardat the2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup,which Nigeria won.[7]He made his senior international debut in June 2017, and played at theAfrica Cup of Nationsin2019and2023.His impacts off and on the pitch with other members of the team made them reach the final of the African Cup of Nations in 2023 of which they lost to the host country Ivory Coast. He is currently thejoint-second all-time highest goalscorerof the Nigeria national team.[8] On 29 May 2023, Osimhen was made aMember of the Federal RepublicbyPresident Muhammadu Buhari.[9]

Osimhen finished in eight place at the2023 Ballon d'Orceremony, becoming the first Nigerian to make the top ten of theFrench award.[10]He was also named theAfrican Footballer of the Yearat the 2023CAF Awards,the first Nigerian to receive this honour sinceNwankwo Kanuin 1999.[11]

Early life

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Osimhen was born on 29 December 1998 inLagos, Nigeria,the youngest of six siblings. His parents are fromEdo Stateand are of theEsanethnic group, but he refers himself to be part ofYorubaethnic group of Nigeria.[12]He grew up in the Olusosun area in Oregun/Ojota of Lagos State, Growing up, his footballing idol wasDidier Drogba.[13]

Club career

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Osimhen started his career at the Ultimate Strikers Academy, based inLagos,Nigeria. In January 2016, after being noticed for his performances at the2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup,Osimhen committed to a pre-contract withVfL Wolfsburg,stipulating that he would officially join the club in January 2017.[14][15][16][17]

VfL Wolfsburg

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2017–18: First seasons in Europe

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On 5 January 2017, Osimhen officially signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club, lasting until June 2020.[18][19]Out with an injury upon his arrival,[20]he made hisBundesligadebut for Wolfsburg on 13 May, coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute in a 1–1 draw againstBorussia Mönchengladbach.[21]Osimhen also came on the following week in a pivotal relegation tie againstHamburger SV,on what was the final match day of the2016–17 season.He replaced defenderSebastian Jungwith the score tied 1–1, and Hamburg scored a late winner to pass Wolfsburg in the table, sending Wolfsburg to arelegation playoffwithEintracht Braunschweig.Osimhen was in the squad for both matches, receiving a cameo at the end of the second leg with Wolfsburg's participation in the next Bundesliga confirmed, as they won 2–0 on aggregate.

Osimhen was named in 12 of the 17 matchday squads in the first half of the2017–18 season,appearing in 5 games. He earned his fullBundesligadebut on 28 January 2018 againstHannover,playing the full 90 minutes in their 1–0 win.[22]Osimhen made two more starts for the rest of the campaign, playing the full match againstWerder Bremenon 11 February and being replaced at the half byDaniel DidaviagainstHertha Berlinon 31 March. Wolfsburg were again in therelegation playoff,but Osimhen missed out through injury. He also appeared in one game of Wolfsburg'sDFB Pokalcampaign, replacing midfielderJosuha Guilavoguifor the last ten minutes of their 1–0 defeat toSchalkein the quarter-final. Osimhen underwent shoulder surgery on 2 May, ending his season with 12 appearances in the Bundesliga to his name.[23]

2018–19: Loan to Charleroi

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Osimhen had summer trials with Belgian clubsZulte WaregemandClub Brugge,who were the reigning champions. However, a summer bout withmalariahad affected his physical condition, and neither club decided to take him on loan.[24] On 22 August 2018, Osimhen joined Belgian clubCharleroion a season-long loan deal, having failed to score in any of his 16 appearances with Wolfsburg.[25]He replaced the departedKaveh Rezaei,who was sold to Club Brugge after scoring 3 goals in the first three games of the season.[26]Osimhen made his debut on 1 September againstExcel Mouscron,entering as a late substitute forJérémy Perbet.Osimhen made his full debut on 22 September, scoring his first goal as a professional with abackheelagainstWaasland-Beveren.[27]Waasland-Beveren would equalise against 10-man Charleroi, and Perbet would later get sent off in the game as well, aiding managerFelice Mazzu's selection up top. Osimhen would start withAdama Nianefor the next four games, scoring the club's only goal in losses toCercle BruggeandGent.He also scored twice in the last five minutes in a 3–2 win over Zulte Waregem on 21 October, afterHamdi Harbaouihad given Waregem a 2–1 lead with a second-half brace.[28]Osimhen was not dropped from the side until 25 November, when he scored a goal off the bench in the club's 4–2 win overLokeren.After the game, Osimhen toldBBC Sportthat he had "found his happiness again".[29]Osimhen finished the first half with 8 goals in 16 games, second only toCristian Benaventein the team.

After a successful spell with the Belgian side, playing 36 games and scoring 20 goals, Charleroi activated their option to acquire Osimhen following his satisfactory performances while on loan.[30]

Lille

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Osimhen playing forLillein 2019

Despite being a reported target of several European clubs, FrenchLigue 1clubLilleconfirmed the transfer of Osimhen on 1 August 2019, signing a five-year contract.[31]The transfer fee was reported to be priced at €12 million plus another €3 million in various bonuses and add-ons.[32][33]Upon his arrival, he told the club's official website: "Lille is a very good club which has a quality project and high-class players, and especially these last years. Great Nigerian players (Peter OdemwingieandVincent Enyeama) have also played here. "[34][35]Osimhen was given the number 7, which was previously worn byRafael Leão.[36]

Ten days after the move, he made his Ligue 1 debut for the club on 11 August, scoring a brace in a 2–1 win againstNantes.[37]Two weeks later, he scored another brace in a 3–0 home win againstSaint-Étiennefor his third game in France, his performance earning him a rating of 8/10 in French sports newspaperL'Équipe.[38]

Osimhen was named theLigue 1 Player of the Monthfor September 2019, having scored two goals and assisted two more in Lille's five league matches.[39]He then scored his first goal in theUEFA Champions Leagueon 2 October 2019, coming in a 1–2 home defeat toEnglishsideChelsea.[40]In March, a report published by theleagueshowed that Osimhen was the player who has most broken the 35 km/h (21.75 mph) barrier with seven sprints above this speed, ahead ofKylian Mbappé.[41]The Nigerian finished the season as Lille's top scorer, with 13 goals in 25 domestic championship matches, and 18 goals across all competitions.[42]

His good season and strong goalscoring performances earned him the2020 Prix Marc-Vivien Foé,a prize awarded to the best African player in the French championship,[43]and saw Osimhen tipped by many to be in running for theAfrican Footballer of the Yearaward in the near future.[44]On 2 June 2020, he was awarded Lille's Player of the Season, having secured the highest number of votes from fans.[45]

Napoli

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2020–22: First seasons adjustments

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On 31 July 2020,Serie AclubNapoliannounced the signing of Osimhen,[46]for a club-record fee of €70 million potentially rising to €80 million with add-ons, making him the most expensive African transfer to date.[47]On 17 October, Osimhen scored his first goal for Napoli in a 4–1 win againstAtalanta.Upon scoring, he held up a shirt calling for theending of the ongoing police brutalityin his home country of Nigeria.[48]

On 13 November, during anAfrica Cup of Nationsqualifying game played whilst on international break with Nigeria, Osimhen was stretchered off injured.[49]This was then diagnosed as a shoulder injury that would keep Osimhen away from the playing field for two months. While recovering from the injury, Osimhen was authorised by his club to spend time in his home country, where he got a chance to celebrate his birthday. It was during these birthday celebrations that it is believed Osimhen contracted theCOVID-19virus, as he tested positive upon returning to Naples.[50]This positive test, together with his shoulder injury, kept Osimhen away from action until his return to the side on 29 January 2021, when he was subbed on for around twenty minutes of Napoli'sCoppa Italiawin againstSpezia.[51]

On 16 September 2021, Osimhen scored a brace in a 2–2 away draw againstLeicester Cityin theEuropa Leaguegroup stage.[52]In November 2021, Osimhen suffered a horrific head injury and a fractured skull and eye socket in Napoli's 3–2 loss toInter MilanatSan Siro.[53]He underwent immediate surgery and was forced to miss theAfrica Cup of Nationsin Cameroon.[54]He has been wearing a protective mask since due to risks posed by playing without it and he stated in an interview that he would play in it for the rest of his career, and by the end of the season, he scored 14 goals in Serie A and 18 in all competitions.[55][56]

2022–23: Breakthrough, Capocannoniere and Serie A title

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Osimhen playing forNapoliin 2023

On 12 October 2022, Osimhen scored his firstChampions Leaguegoal with Napoli in a 4–2 win overAjax,which secured their qualification to the knockout phase.[57]On 29 October, he scored his first Serie A hat-trick in a 4–0 win overSassuolo.[58]On 11 November, he scored a goal and assisted another to help Napoli win 2–1 at Atalanta, becoming Nigeria's highest goal scorer in the Italian Serie A with 32 goals, and surpassingSimy's record of 31.[59]

On 13 January 2023, Osimhen scored two and assisted another as Napoli beatJuventus5–1.[60]On 17 February 2023, he scored his 100th career goal to help Napoli win 2–0 at Sassuolo.[61]He also became the first ever player in the history of Napoli in the three-point era to score in seven league games in a row.[62]In the Champions League round of 16, Osimhen scored three goals over two legs for Napoli againstEintracht Frankfurt,which ended in a 5–0 win on aggregate and a first-time qualification to the quarter-finals.[63]

On 4 May 2023, he scored the equaliser in a 1–1 draw withUdinese,confirming Napoli as Serie A champions for the first time in 33 years.[64]His goal made him the joint-highest goalscoring African in theSerie AalongsideGeorge Weahand the African player with the most goals in a single Italian championship season, breakingSamuel Eto'o's record in the process.[5]Three days later, he scored the winning goal from a penalty in a 1–0 victory overFiorentina,to become the highest scoring African player in Serie A with 47 goals, overtaking Weah's record.[65][66]He finished the season as top scorer with 26 goals, to be the first African to achieve this feat.[67]

2023–24: Contract renewal

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On 19 August 2023, Osimhen opened the regular season with Napoli by scoring a brace against newly promotedFrosinonein a 3–1 victory.[68]A hamstring injury during Nigeria's 2–2 friendly draw toSaudi Arabiaon 16 October 2023 caused him to miss four regular season games and two Champions League group stage matches.[69]He returned on 25 November 2023 and assistedEljif Elmas' winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Atalanta.[70]Osimhen scored his first goal of the2023–24 Champions Leaguecampaign in the final group stage match in a 2–0 victory overBragaon 12 December 2023, securing Napoli's progression to the knockout stages over the Portuguese side.[71]

On 23 December 2023, Osimhen extended his contract with Napoli until 2026, with a new release clause set at €130 million.[72]Later the same day, Osimhen was sent off with a second yellow card againstRomawith the score at 1–0 in Roma's favor, and Napoli would go on to lose 2–0 following a goal byRomelu Lukaku.This meant that he would not be able to play in the last game of the season before his international call-up for the2023 Africa Cup of Nations.[73]On 28 February 2024, he scored a hat-trick in a 6–1 away win overSassuolo,thus becoming the third player to score at least ten goals in Serie A in four consecutive seasons at Napoli, followingDiego MaradonaandAttila Sallustro.[74]

2024–25: Loan to Galatasaray

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Over the course of thesummer transfer window,there was much speculation that Osimhen would leave Napoli withAl-Ahli,Chelsea,andPSGall heavily linked with the player.[75]On 30 August 2024, it was reported that Osimhen had agreed a deal withSaudi Pro Leagueside Al-Ahli but the deal fell through after Napoli changed their asking price for his permanent transfer away.[76]Instead, Al-Ahli signedBrentfordstrikerIvan Toney.[77]The same day, a proposed move to Chelsea also fell through as the player was not able to agree to a deal with thePremier Leagueside.[78]On 31 August, Osimhen was excluded from Napoli's Serie A squad for the season and stripped of his number, with the shirt being handed to new signingRomelu Lukakuinstead.[79]

On 3 September, TurkishSüper LigclubGalatasarayopened talks to take Osimhen on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season.[80]The next day, Galatasaray announced the completion of their loan signing of Osimhen.[81][82]On 28 September, Osimhen scored his first goals for the club when he netted a brace in the first half of a 3–3 draw withKasımpaşa.At the end of the first half Osimhen suffered an injury and was replaced byDries Mertens.[83]Osimhen scored his first goals in Europe for Galatasaray following his transfer from Napoli, scoring a first half brace within eight minutes as they beatTottenham3–2 in the league phase of theEuropa League.[84]

International career

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Osimhen was a member of theNigeria under-17 teamthat won the2015 FIFA U-17 World Cupin Chile.[85]He scored 10 goals in seven games at the tournament and won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball awards.[86]His performances also earned him theCAFYouth Player of the Year award in 2015.[87]

Osimhen made his official senior debut forNigeriain a 2–0 defeat againstSouth Africaon 10 June 2017.[88]He missed out on Nigeria's2018 FIFA World Cupcampaign after his inconsistent season at Wolfsburg.[27]Following a successful start to his loan spell at Charleroi, he was recalled byGernot Rohrfor the November 2018 international break,[89]starting their friendly win overUganda.[29]

In March 2019, Osimhen was released from the Super Eagles squad to represent theNigerian U23side as they were two goals down against their Libyan opponent. He scored three goals in the return match against Libya inAsaba.[90]

Osimhen was listed in coach Gernot Rohr's 25-man provisional list for the2019 Africa Cup of Nationstournament in Egypt[91]and was further listed in the final list for the tournament.[92][93]In the match for third place, he replaced the injuredOdion Ighaloat half-time in the team's 1–0 victory overTunisia.[94]He played a total of 45 mins at the tournament.[95]

The Super Eagles ended the2021 AFCON qualifierson a high, beatingLesotho3–0.[96]However, Osimhen missed the2021 Africa Cup of Nationssupposedly due to COVID-19 as claimed by his club. This claim provoked a response from a sport lawyer in Nigeria who wrote to express his dismay to the alleged intention of Osimhen's club side,Napoli,to deprive Nigeria the services of their star striker.[97]The Napoli owner,Aurelio De Laurentiis,angered many Africans, when he said he would no longer sign African players unless they agreed to sign a waiver to not participate in the AFCON.[98]

Osimhen started the qualification for the2023 AFCON qualifiersin sparkling form helping Nigeria win both of their first two matches. Osimhen netted a goal againstSierra Leoneand another four goals in a 10–0 win againstSão Tomé and Príncipe.Osimhen's super hat-trick, was his first senior international hat-trick for the Super Eagles.[99]In the reverse fixture played at theGodswill Akpabio International Stadium,Uyoon 10 September 2023, Osimhen scored his second international hat-trick in Nigeria's 6–0 win against São Tomé and Principe, finishing the 2023 AFCON qualifiers as top scorer with 10 goals.[100][101]

In December 2023, he was called up for the2023 Africa Cup of Nationsin Ivory Coast.[102]He netted a goal in the opening match againstEquatorial Guineawhich ended in a 1–1 draw.[103]

Player profile

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Style of play

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Osimhen scoring a goal forLillein 2019

Osimhen is a right-footed centre-forward known for his physical presence, athleticism, strength, directness, runs into space, eye for goal and linkup play.[104][105]Osimhen's strongest attributes are his explosive pace and strong aerial ability. Standing at 185 cm tall, Osimhen's wide frame and ability to hold up the ball make him an effective target man, capable of bringing others into play and contributing to the build-up of attacking moves. He is also known for his close control inside the box.[106]His composure in front of goal and ability to convert chances from various positions make him a valuable asset for his teams. Osimhen's stamina, work rate and willingness to press opponents make him an active contributor to his team's defensive efforts.[107]

Reception

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Osimhen is widely regarded as one of the best centre-forwards and football players in European football.[108][109]He used to be compared to fellow young strikersKylian MbappeandErling Haaland,until he joined Turkish Super League.Opta Analystwrote: "Among that early-prime age group, Victor Osimhen was arguably near the top".[110]His manager atNapoli,Luciano Spalletti,described him as "such a great striker"[104]and "the complete package".[111]In December 2022,Francesco Totticalled him "the best striker in Serie A".[112]In January 2023,Romelu Lukakudescribed him as "the best striker".[113]Fellow Nigerian forwardOdion Ighalohailed him as "the future of Nigerian football".[111]After Osimhen scored inNapoli's 2–1 win overRomain January 2023, former Brazil and Napoli strikerCarecasaid: "In that goal, I saw something similar toPelé".[111]

Osimhen has namedDidier Drogbaas one of his influences and idol.[114]

Personal life

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Osimhen is aChristian.[115]He has stated that he has drawn inspiration fromSadio Mané,who helps his community inSenegal,and has said he wants to help disabled people throughout Africa.[116]Osimhen announced the birth of his first child, a daughter named Haly, born in October 2022.[117]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 9 February 2025[118]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
VfL Wolfsburg 2016–17 Bundesliga 2 0 0 0 — — 1[c] 0 3 0
2017–18 Bundesliga 12 0 1 0 — — — 13 0
Total 14 0 1 0 — — 1 0 16 0
Charleroi(loan) 2018–19 Belgian Pro League 25 12 2 1 — — 9[d] 7 36 20
Total 25 12 2 1 — — 9 7 36 20
Lille 2019–20 Ligue 1 27 13 3 1 3 2 5[e] 2 — 38 18
Total 27 13 3 1 3 2 5 2 – 38 18
Napoli 2020–21 Serie A 24 10 3 0 — 3[f] 0 0 0 30 10
2021–22 Serie A 27 14 0 0 — 5[f] 4 — 32 18
2022–23 Serie A 32 26 1 0 — 6[e] 5 — 39 31
2023–24 Serie A 25 15 1 0 — 6[e] 2 0 0 32 17
Total 108 65 5 0 — 20 11 0 0 133 76
Galatasaray(loan) 2024–25 Süper Lig 17 12 0 0 — 6[f] 5 — 23 17
Career total 191 102 11 2 3 2 31 18 10 7 246 131
  1. ^IncludesDFB-Pokal,Belgian Cup,Coupe de France,Coppa Italia
  2. ^IncludesCoupe de la Ligue
  3. ^Appearance inBundesliga relegation play-offs
  4. ^Appearances in Belgian Pro League European play-offs
  5. ^abcAppearances inUEFA Champions League
  6. ^abcAppearances inUEFA Europa League

International

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As of match played 18 November 2024[119]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Nigeria 2017 2 0
2018 1 0
2019 7 4
2020 1 1
2021 8 5
2022 4 5
2023 5 5
2024 11 3
Total 39 23
Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Osimhen goal.
List of international goals scored by Victor Osimhen
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 10 September 2019 Dnipro-Arena,Dnipro,Ukraine Ukraine 2–0 2–2 Friendly [120]
2 13 November 2019 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,Uyo,Nigeria Benin 1–1 2–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [121]
3 17 November 2019 Setsoto Stadium,Maseru,Lesotho Lesotho 3–1 4–2 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [122]
4 4–1
5 13 November 2020 Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,Benin City,Nigeria Sierra Leone 2–0 4–4 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [123]
6 30 March 2021 Teslim Balogun Stadium,Surulere,Nigeria Lesotho 1–0 3–0 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [124]
7 7 September 2021 Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena,Mindelo,Cape Verde Cape Verde 1–1 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [125]
8 10 October 2021 Japoma Stadium,Douala,Cameroon Central African Republic 2–0 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [126]
9 13 November 2021 Ibn Batouta Stadium,Tangier,Morocco Liberia 1–0 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [127]
10 16 November 2021 Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Nigeria Cape Verde 1–0 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [128]
11 9 June 2022 Moshood Abiola National Stadium,Abuja,Nigeria Sierra Leone 2–1 2–1 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [129]
12 13 June 2022 Adrar Stadium,Agadir,Morocco São Tomé and Príncipe 1–0 10–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [130]
13 4–0
14 8–0
15 9–0
16 18 June 2023 Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex,Paynesville,Liberia Sierra Leone 1–0 3–2 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [131]
17 2–0
18 10 September 2023 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria São Tomé and Príncipe 1–0 6–0 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [132]
19 4–0
20 5–0
21 14 January 2024 Alassane Ouattara Stadium,Abidjan,Ivory Coast Equatorial Guinea 1–1 1–1 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [133]
22 7 September 2024 Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria Benin 2–0 3–0 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [134]
23 14 November 2024 Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium,Abidjan,Ivory Coast Benin 1–1 1–1 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification [135]

Honours

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Napoli

Nigeria U23

Nigeria U17

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