Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen hailed his side’s resilience after scoring twice in extra time to secure a dramatic victory over Gabon.
The win propelled Nigeria into Sunday’s World Cup playoffs final against the DR Congo.
Osimhen insists that the team’s unity and hunger would drive them toward qualifying for the global showpiece.
Speaking post-match, Osimhen reflected on the squad’s lockdown mentality amid recent challenges.
“All the players were locked in, whether we trained or not,” he said. “We have a group where we motivate each other, even during club games. Everyone congratulates one another.
“There are things to rectify, but kudos to the NFF president — he sorted it swiftly.”
Osimhen Acknowledges Teammates
“I’m a professional; I’ve played against intimidating teams and missed chances. As a striker, sometimes you score the unbelievable and miss the easy ones.
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“But as long as the game goes on, I’ll correct it. I told the guys I’d fix it in extra time — and did. We deserve this win, but they have a lot of talent too.”
Osimhen dedicates Win to Super Eagles Fans
“This is for them — they’ve stuck with us through it all.”
Looking ahead, the 26-year-old declared that, “We have to be at the World Cup. We missed the last one, but we have the quality. The next round won’t be easy, but we’ll give everything to progress.”
Nigeria’s win sets up a high-stakes clash with DR Congo in the continental playoff final, with a World Cup spot on the line.
