Top 10 Greatest Nigerian Footballers of All Time

⚽Sunday Ois was instrumental in Nigeria's gold medal win at the 1996 Olympic Games.

⚽Shun Odami, also known as 'Mathematical,' made history as the first Nigerian club to win the African Cup Winners' Cup.

⚽Victor Oime won the African Footballer of the Year award in 2023 and became the highest-scoring African player in Serie A history.

⚽Joseph Yobo, with 101 appearances for the Super Eagles, is regarded as one of Nigeria's best defenders.

⚽Aafi Martins, known for his speed and powerful left foot, had successful stints at Inter Milan and Newcastle United.

Who is the highest-scoring Nigerian player of all time?

—As of 2023, Victor Oime is the highest-scoring Nigerian player of all time with 23 goals in 46 appearances.

What is Sunday Ois' most memorable achievement?

—Sunday Ois was instrumental in Nigeria's gold medal win at the 1996 Olympic Games.

Why is Shun Odami nicknamed 'Mathematical'?

—Shun Odami is nicknamed 'Mathematical' for his tactical style of play on the pitch and his educational background as an engineering graduate.

What is Joseph Yobo known for?

—Joseph Yobo is known for his impressive career as a defender, with 101 appearances for the Super Eagles and playing in three World Cups.

Which club did Aafi Martins have his most successful stint with?

—Aafi Martins had his most successful stint with Inter Milan, where he helped the club win the Serie A title and other trophies.

00:00The video counts down the top 10 greatest Nigerian footballers of all time.

00:22Sunday Ois, a key player in Nigeria's gold medal win at the 1996 Olympic Games.

01:23Shun Odami, known as 'Mathematical,' the first Nigerian club to win the African Cup Winners' Cup.

02:51Victor Oime, African Footballer of the Year in 2023 and highest-scoring African player in Serie A.

04:07Joseph Yobo, one of Nigeria's best defenders with 101 appearances for the Super Eagles.

04:59Aafi Martins, known for his speed and powerful left foot, had successful stints at Inter Milan and Newcastle United.