By Crystal Ugoeze
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday produced a thrilling performance in Morocco, defeating Gabon 4–1 in a playoff encounter, with Victor Osimhen netting twice in extra time to seal the win.
The match began brightly for Nigeria as Adams opened scoring early, putting the Super Eagles ahead. Gabon, however, showed resilience and found an equalizer in the 89th minute, forcing the game into extra time.
Star striker Victor Osimhen had earlier missed a golden opportunity to restore Nigeria’s lead at the hour mark when his shot went narrowly wide. But the Galastary forward made amends in extra time, scoring twice after Chidera Ejuke had restored Nigeria’s advantage with a well-placed strike.
Osimhen’s brace ensured a commanding 4–1 victory for Nigeria, sending the Super Eagles through to the next round and reaffirming their attacking prowess ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The playoff match, held in Morocco, was crucial for Nigeria’s campaign as the Super Eagles continue their push for qualification. After a series of inconsistent performances in recent outings, Thursday’s emphatic win provided renewed optimism for fans and reaffirmed confidence in the team’s attacking lineup.
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