Nwankwo Kanu vs Victor Osimhen
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Nwankwo Kanu
Nigeria · 1994–2011 · CAM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 87 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth
Trailing Brazil 3-1 in the Atlanta semi-final on 31 July 1996, Kanu equalised in the last minute and then struck the golden goal four minutes into extra time to win it 4-3. Career record: 87 caps and 12 goals for Nigeria; club career at Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth.
Victor Osimhen
Nigeria · 2017– · ST
- Rank in Nigeria
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 51 (as of 4 October 2026) · 35 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Lille OSC, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K.
The protective mask dates from November 2021, when a collision at Inter fractured his cheekbone and eye socket, and he says it stays on for the rest of his career. Career record: 51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 35 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Nigeria; club career at Lille OSC, SSC Napoli, Galatasaray S.K..
The careers, side by side
Nwankwo Kanu is editorial rank 2 and Victor Osimhen rank 6 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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