Super Eagles news: Jorge Jesus makes big Haaland-Osimhen comparison

​Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has compared Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen with Manchester City star Erling Braut Haaland, Soccernet.ng reports.

​On Sunday, the Portuguese Seleção locked horns with Norway in their second UEFA Nations League fixture at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo.

​Norway’s talisman was, naturally, Haaland. The 26-year-old Manchester City marksman boasts an incredible 65 goals in 57 appearances for the national team.

​Ahead of the encounter, Jesus was asked about Haaland's potential influence on the match. The former Borussia Dortmund striker is known for his pace, power, and clinical finishing.

​Jesus drew a comparison between the Norwegian and Nigerian striker Osimhen, noting that both forwards share key attributes.

​“Haaland is the most physically and technically powerful player inside the box,” Jesus said. “Outside the area, he isn’t quite as dominant, even though he is fast. But inside the box, for me, he and Osimhen are the strongest in the world.”

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​Portugal ultimately secured a 2-1 victory, though they could not completely shut down Haaland, who scored Norway's only goal of the match.

​Is Haaland Truly on the Same Level as Super Eagles' Victor Osimhen?

​At present, few modern strikers can match the sheer caliber of Erling Haaland and Victor Osimhen.

​Stylistically, the two share distinct strengths. Both are relentless physical presences who dominate in the air, possess devastating finishing ability, and show exceptional mental resilience when the odds are stacked against them.

​Where Haaland pulls ahead, however, is in his sheer statistical output. At 26, the Manchester City striker boasts historic numbers — scoring 371 career goals for club and country compared to Osimhen’s 214.

​Durability also separates the pair. Osimhen has struggled with recurring injuries throughout his career, whereas Haaland generally maintains greater consistency in fitness and match availability. In fact, an example is not far off. Currently, while Osimhen is currently sidelined with another setback, Haaland continues his relentless scoring form across Europe.

​Furthermore, team success and career paths highlight a stark gap in silverware. Haaland is already a UEFA Champions League winner and multi-time Premier League champion at Manchester City, while Osimhen currently features in the Turkish Süper Lig following complications surrounding moves to Europe's traditional elite.

​Despite these differences, both forwards possess world-class profiles and are set to be remembered among the defining marksmen of their era.