By Our Reporter
Ademola Lookman scored twice, and Victor Osimhen added another as Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Lookman’s goals came in both halves, with Osimhen’s strike in between.
The Beninese thought that they had done enough to hold out for a 0-0 first half with a spirited defensive display, but the Atalanta of Italy star broke the deadlock in the added time of the first half.
Eagles’ other goal was scored Osimhen who recently secured a move to Galatasaray of Turkey after being in the middle of a transfer saga between Napoli, Chelsea and Saudi’s Al Ahli.
The reigning African Footballer of the year reminded everyone what he is capable of with an incredible goal in the 78th minute shortly after coming on for Victor Boniface.
The win propels Nigeria to the top of Group D, ahead of their next match against Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10.