{
  "id": 12990934,
  "title": "I’m happy to be in Nigerian football history – Obaje",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/im-happy-to-be-in-nigerian-football-history-obaje",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:22:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-am-happy-to-be-in-nigerian-football-history-obaje/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Godwin Obaje, a striker for Rangers, has become the third player in Nigerian football history to score 100 goals in the NPFL. Obaje spoke about his journey to this milestone in an interview with Peter Akinbo. He emphasized that his primary goal was always to help his team win the league, not to reach the 100-goal mark. Obaje's turning point came when Rangers won the league title, and he was awarded the top scorer for the season. The biggest challenge he faced was maintaining consistency as a striker, but his self-motivation and strong faith kept him going. Being named alongside Victor Ezeji and Rabiu Ali as the third player to reach 100 NPFL goals is a proud moment for Obaje, who feels honored to be part of Nigerian football history.",
  "summary": "Rangers striker Godwin Obaje discusses becoming the third player to score 100 NPFL goals, his career turning point, and his desire to play for Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-am-happy-to-be-in-nigerian-football-history-obaje/",
  "key_points": [
    "Godwin Obaje becomes third Nigerian to score 100 NPFL goals.",
    "Obaje prioritized team wins over personal milestone.",
    "Rangers' league title and top scorer award marked turning point."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "I’m happy to be in Nigerian football history – Obaje",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/im-happy-to-be-in-nigerian-football-history-obaje-12991177",
        "published": "2026-10-09T00:22:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}