Dream Come True!” – Osimhen Revels In First Super Eagles Captaincy After Uganda Win

Victor Osimhen was visibly emotional on Tuesday night as he led Nigeria for the first time in a competitive fixture, calling it the fulfilment of a childhood dream after the Super Eagles’ 3–1 win over Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The striker captained the side in the Group C encounter after head coach Éric Chelle rested regular skipper Wilfred Ndidi. Recently appointed vice-captain, Osimhen took charge with confidence, inspiring Nigeria to a comfortable victory over the Cranes.

The moment marked a major milestone in the career of the 27-year-old forward, who has steadily emerged as one of the most influential leaders within the national team.

“It means everything to me. I grew up watching the Super Eagles,” Osimhen said after the match, expressing pride at wearing the armband for the three-time African champions.

Under his leadership, Nigeria displayed composure and dominance, neutralising Uganda with ease to sustain their impressive start to the tournament. His performance and leadership drew widespread praise from supporters and teammates, who lauded his authority, energy and commitment on the pitch.

Attention has also shifted to Osimhen’s rising goal count for the national team. Now on 32 goals, the Galatasaray striker is closing in on the record of the late Rashidi Yekini, Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer with 37 goals.

However, Osimhen played down discussions about individual milestones, stressing that his priority remains collective success at AFCON.

“Wearing the armband gave me a deep sense of belonging, but I’m not focused on breaking records,” he told reporters. “It’s about fighting for the team, creating chances, scoring when I can and helping us achieve our goal. The records will come in time.”