Top Nigerian Goal Scorers of the 2024/25 Season

The 2024/25 European football season has concluded, and Nigerian strikers have made achievements by becoming top scorers in their respective leagues. Their outstanding performances have not only brought pride to Nigeria but also showcased their talent on the international stage. 

Let’s look at 3 Nigerian players who won the Golden Boot this season.

 Victor Osimhen – Galatasaray (Turkey)

Victor Osimhen had an outstanding season with Galatasaray in the Turkish Süper Lig. He scored 25 goals in 29 league matches, making him the league’s top scorer. His goals were crucial in helping Galatasaray win their 25th league title. 

In total, Osimhen scored 35 goals in 39 matches across all competitions, setting a new record for the most goals scored by a foreign player in a single season for the club, surpassing the previous record held by Mario Jardel.

Tolu Arokodare – Genk (Belgium)

Tolu Arokodare had a remarkable season with KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League. He scored 21 goals in 40 league matches, tying with Adriano Bertaccini of Sint-Truiden. However, Arokodare was awarded the Golden Boot because he scored more goals in away matches. 

His performance also earned him the Ebony Shoe award, recognizing him as the best African player in the Belgian league for the season.

Cyriel Dessers – Rangers (Scotland)

Cyriel Dessers led the scoring charts in the Scottish Premiership, finishing the season with 18 goals in 35 league appearances for Rangers. 

His consistent goal-scoring was vital for Rangers throughout the season. Overall, Dessers scored 29 goals in 55 matches across all competitions, showcasing his importance to the team.