I’m happy to be in Nigerian football history – Obaje

In this interview, Rangers striker Godwin Obaje discusses becoming only the third player to score 100 goals in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Initially, he never imagined he would reach this milestone, but he set his sights on scoring as many goals as possible throughout his career. The turning point for Obaje was winning his first league title with Rangers, which motivated him to secure a league championship as well.

Before playing against Warri Wolves, Obaje knew he was just one goal away from reaching 100 NPFL goals when he stepped up to take the penalty. He focused on creating history and scored the winning goal, earning three points for Rangers.

Obaje realized he had reached the 100-goal mark during last season's end when he saw the remaining statistics. The achievement was not his primary target; instead, he aimed to help Rangers win the league. He felt happy and proud to have achieved this milestone. Obaje has played for multiple NPFL clubs, but considers winning his first league title with Rangers as the most important period in his journey to 100 goals.

He believes his self-motivation and God's involvement enabled him to stay consistent and score regularly in the league.

Being the third player to reach 100 NPFL goals after Victor Ezeji and Rabiu Ali holds special significance for Obaje. He is proud to be part of Nigerian football history alongside these legends, describing it as a memorable achievement. His next goal is to continue scoring as much as possible, without setting any specific target beyond that. As for his desire to play for the Nigerian national team, Obaje remains ever-ready to represent his country in any international tournament, be it the Super Eagles or the CHAN squad.