.As Super Eagles end Afcon qualifiers unbeaten
By Akeem Lawal
SUPER Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was named the Man of The Match in Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Lesotho in the final game of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifier played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday.
The Napoli striker was the toast of the Super Eagles, scoring one and assisting another as Nigeria finished with 14 points, top of Group L.
Osimhen, who was a thorn in the flesh of the Lesotho defense, opened scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute, his 5th goal of the qualifiers. The Number 9 had received a delightful over-head pass from Kelechi Iheanacho before putting the ball beyond goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane.
The coach Gernot Rohr side playing with so much confidence as they string passes together, but could not increase the tally despite creating chances on goal with the scoreline at 1-0 at half time.
After the restart, the three-time African champion continued with their dominating display with Alex Iwobi firing a fine shot from the edge of the box but failed to ruffle Lesotho goalkeeper.
Osimhen then turned provider for the second goal in the 50th minute. The 22-year-old unselfishly gives the pass to Oghenekaro Etebo who was arriving in the box as he side-foots the ball into the back of the net.
Nigeria sealed the game with seven minutes left when two substitutes combined, Henry Onyekuru teeing up Paul Onuachu who set himself up with the first touch before volleying past the keeper with his second.
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