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Victor Osimhen focuses on team, not Yekini’s record

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Victor Osimhen insists he is prioritising team success over equalling Rashidi Yekini’s Nigeria goal record after AFCON 2025 win vs Uganda

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has downplayed thoughts of equalling or surpassing late Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini’s national goals record, focusing instead on team performance.

Also read: Victor Osimhen thrilled to captain Super Eagles vs Uganda

Osimhen, 27, spoke after captaining Nigeria to a 3-1 win over Uganda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C match, a game in which he wore the armband for the first time.

The Galatasaray forward has scored 32 goals for Nigeria, five shy of Yekini’s record of 37, but he emphasised that personal milestones are secondary to team success.

“The captaincy today gave me a strong sense of belonging. I’m not thinking about equaling or surpassing Rashidi Yekini’s record for now; it’s all about the team,” Osimhen told reporters.

“I am trying to fight for my team to get goals, assists, but yes, hopefully not this AFCON and maybe not the qualifiers, but one day I know I am going to get there,” he added, expressing hope of eventually matching Yekini’s achievement.

Also read: Victor Osimhen Transfer Update: Galatasaray Raise Offer to €75m

Osimhen’s comments highlight his leadership mindset and commitment to the Super Eagles’ collective objectives as Nigeria advances to the knockout stages of AFCON 2025.

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Former Ogun State First Lady Yeye Olufunke Daniel Loses Mother

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The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 2nd of July, 2026 at the age of 93.

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Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.

She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel. Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unshaken faith.

The family has confirmed that funeral arrangements will be announced publicly in due course, and has appealed for prayers and understanding as they navigate this period of loss.

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Re: The Matter of Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew and the fictitious Presidential Economic Advisory Council

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Investigators say Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew forged appointment documents, operated a fictitious presidential agency and now faces an eight-count charge before the Federal High Court

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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Shakes Up Cabinet, Moves Budget Commissioner to Education

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Dauda Lawal cabinet reshuffle Zamfara sees key commissioner redeployments aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across ministries (more…)

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