Records are meant to be broken, Ezeji hails Obaji

Former Nigerian football star, Victor Ezeji, congratulated Godwin Obaji on reaching the 100-goal milestone, saying records are meant to be broken.

Obaji’s achievement attracted widespread praise within the domestic football community, with his feat renewing discussions about consistency, longevity and excellence in Nigerian football.

Ezeji, who retired from the game 11 years ago, said he would be happy to see the current generation surpass his records.

“No records are there forever; records are meant to be broken,” Ezeji said.

“I stopped playing 11 years ago and would love to see my record broken. I wish Obaji well and hope he breaks it, and if not, that’s also fine.”

The former star’s comments reflect the mutual respect between past and present generations of Nigerian footballers, highlighting his willingness to see younger players raise the bar.

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Obaji’s century of goals marks a major career achievement, placing him among the notable goalscorers in the domestic game.

His landmark also provided an opportunity to celebrate the continued growth of Nigerian football, as players strive to establish their own legacies and surpass existing benchmarks.

As Obaji continues his career, attention will now turn to how far he can push his scoring record and whether another player will eventually eclipse his milestone.

For Ezeji, the prospect of records being broken is not a threat to legacy but part of football’s natural progression.

His message to the new generation is clear: greatness is measured not only by setting records, but also by inspiring others to surpass them.

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