Super Eagles Goals¬- The most important victories in Super Eagle history

However, when it comes to goals, Nigeria has amassed quite the highlight reel over the years, with many of the Super Eagles' strikes fondly remembered around the world.

Here is a list of Nigeria's best super eagles goals , ranked from worst to best. Aesthetic quality, build-up play, and execution were all prioritized. The context in which the goals were scored is less important, so a goal would not necessarily be penalized for coming in a defeat.

Over the years, the Super Eagles team has enjoyed significant success both within and outside of Africa, as the country has produced some of the most lethal forwards any team could desire.

Following Monday's 10-0 thrashing of Sao Tome and Principe, PREMIUM TIMES looks back at seven of the Super Eagles' most memorable victories super eagles goals.

Nigeria 6-1 Tahiti (June 17, 2013)

The Super Eagles represented Africa at the Confederation Cup after winning the 2013 AFCON tournament hosted by South Africa. Stephen Keshi's men made a strong start to the tournament, winning 6-1 with Nnamdi Oduamadi scoring a hat trick.

Nigeria 5-0 Georgia (June 11, 1994)

This is another sweet June victory overshadowed by the late Shaibu Amodu, an indigenous coach. The Super Eagles defeated their European counterparts 5-0 in this friendly match at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, with Rasheed Yekini and Samson Siasia each scoring a brace, and Mutiu Adepoju scoring the fifth goal.

Nigeria 6-1 Liberia ( October 13, 2012)

The Liberian Lone Stars were in the same group as the Super Eagles in the initial race to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

While the Eagles' 2-0 home and away wins were considered fantastic, George Weah's kingsmen fared worse during the 2013 AFCON Qualifiers.

Nigeria 7-1 Burkina Faso (July 27, 1991)

After being held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou during the 1992 AFCON qualifiers, the Super Eagles returned to Lagos on a mission. The Super Eagles destroyed the Stallions 7-1 at the National Stadium in Surulere.

Nigeria 7-0 Benin Republic (February 14, 1977)

When the Nigerian national team played a friendly game against the neighbouring Benin Republic on Valentine's Day in 1977, they showed no brotherly love.

Tiko Jelisavcic's Eagles defeated the Squirrels 7-0 in Lagos, with Thompson Usiyen scoring a hat-trick and Godwin Iwelimo bagging a brace. As the Squirrels witnessed the seven wonders of Lagos, Samuel Ojebode and Alloysius Atuegbu each scored a goal.

Nigeria 10-1 Dahomey (November 29, 1959)

This 63-year-old result stood as the country's biggest win ever before Monday's 10-0 demolition of Sao Tome and Principe in Morocco.

In this game, Onyeali Elkana became the first Nigerian player to score four goals, a feat no one could match until Yekini did it in 1991 and then Osimhen three decades later.

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