The Enugu Rangers striker has joined an elite NPFL club, and the league’s former top marksman says he would be happy to see his own record fall.
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A landmark for Obaje
Godwin Obaje has scored his 100th goal in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Rangers striker joins a very short list of players to reach the mark. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that the achievement has drawn praise across the domestic game.
Obaje’s goals have come with several clubs, including Wikki Tourists, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Abia Warriors and Enugu Rangers. He now sits alongside Victor Ezeji and active veteran Rabiu Ali in the NPFL’s 100-goal club.
Ezeji’s reaction
Ezeji retired 11 years ago as one of the league’s most feared strikers, with 148 goals. He welcomed Obaje’s feat with pride and said records exist to be challenged by the next generation.
“No records are there forever records are meant to be broken,” Ezeji said. He added that he would love to see his own record fall, though he is happy either way.
For fans of Nigerian strikers, the milestone is a reason to follow the league closely. Supporters planning to back Rangers can check the YOHAIG Bet9ja promotion code before the next round.
How far can Obaje go?
Ezeji’s gracious words show the respect between past and present generations of NPFL strikers. For him, a younger player chasing his benchmark is a sign of progress, not a threat.
Obaje is 30 and still scoring. As he adds to his tally in Rangers colours, attention will turn to how far he can push it. Can he eventually catch Ezeji’s 148?
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Rangers and the road ahead
Rangers are away to Barau FC on Sunday, October 11, with kick-off at 4pm. A goal there would add to Obaje’s century.
Obaje first made his name by winning the 2016 NPFL top scorer award with 18 goals. Nearly ten years later he is still scoring, which says plenty about his longevity and fitness.
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Milestones like this show why the domestic league deserves more attention. Obaje’s 100 is already a fine story, and the next chapter could be better.
📌 Did You Know?
- Obaje was born on March 12, 1996.
- Mfon Udoh holds the NPFL single-season record of 23 goals, set for Enyimba in 2013/14.
- Obaje has also played abroad, including a spell in Tunisia, and was once linked with Spartak Moscow.
- Earlier reports put Obaje on 96 NPFL goals from more than 260 verifiable appearances.
- According to Sports Village Square, Ahmed Musa is the only NPFL top scorer to become a lasting force in the Super Eagles.
