Godwin Obaje, a striker for Rangers International, has achieved a significant milestone in his Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) career, becoming the second player in the last decade to score 100 goals in the top flight. This feat was accomplished during Rangers' match against Warri Wolves on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Obaje's career tally in the NPFL now stands at a century, solidifying his position as one of the most consistent goalscorers in Nigerian domestic football.
Obaje's journey to the 100-goal mark has been extensive, spanning several NPFL clubs including Wikki Tourists, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Plateau United, Abia Warriors, and Rangers International. His highest contribution came during his time with Rangers International, where he scored 35 of his 100 NPFL goals. Additionally, he scored 25 goals for Wikki Tourists, 16 goals for FC Ifeanyi Ubah, one goal for Plateau United, and 23 goals for Abia Warriors.
Obaje first gained widespread attention during his time with Wikki Tourists, where his goalscoring exploits led to him finishing as the NPFL's leading scorer in 2016 with 18 goals. This performance established him as one of the league's emerging attacking talents and attracted interest from clubs outside Nigeria. He has since played for various clubs, both within and outside the NPFL, consistently demonstrating his goalscoring ability.
The significance of Obaje's achievement extends beyond the number itself, particularly given the demands of sustaining a professional football career over several seasons. Prior to reaching the century mark, Obaje had made more than 260 verifiable league appearances and scored 96 goals. He attributes his longevity to "God and prayers, hard work, and self-discipline."
Reaching 100 NPFL goals places Obaje among a select group of forwards who have sustained a high level of goalscoring over an extended period in the Nigerian top flight. This milestone represents not only individual achievement but also a record of consistency across different eras and clubs. Obaje's century has been achieved in a league where players frequently move between clubs, leave for opportunities abroad, or face interruptions in their domestic careers.
Obaje's 100th NPFL goal comes as Rangers continue their campaign in the 2026/27 season. The forward remains part of a Rangers side competing among the leading teams in the early stages of the campaign, with the club seeking to build on its domestic success. For Obaje, however, the immediate significance is personal, marking another milestone in a career that has spanned more than a decade at the highest level of Nigerian domestic football.
At 100 NPFL goals, Obaje has secured his place in the league's recent goalscoring history and added another milestone to a career that has included breakthrough years at Wikki Tourists, goals for FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Plateau United, and Abia Warriors, and a productive spell with Rangers.
Key points
- Godwin Obaje is the second player in the last decade to score 100 goals in the NPFL.
- Obaje achieved the milestone during Rangers' match against Warri Wolves on September 30, 2026.
- Obaje has played for several NPFL clubs, including Wikki Tourists, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Plateau United, Abia Warriors, and Rangers International.
