Osimhen scores twice as Nigeria defeats Sierra Leone to secure a spot in the AFCON in 2023

Kelechi Iheanacho scored Nigeria’s third goal in the match that took place on Sunday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia.

Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 to advance with one game remaining to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Kelechi Iheanacho scored Nigeria’s third goal in the match that took place on Sunday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia.

The Napoli striker Osimhen met a long ball and lobbed over the advancing Sierra Leone goalie, who stared helplessly as the ball flew into his net, in the 19th minute as the Eagles capitalized on their early pressure.

After winning the ninth NPFL championship, Enyimba yearn to once more rule Africa.

In the 32nd minute, Osimhen received a brilliant through ball from Joe Aribo, and the striker scored twice to give Nigeria a 2-0 lead.

The Leone Stars scored one goal to make the score 2-1 after the first 45 minutes when the Eagles fell asleep soon before halftime.

Augustus Kargbo leveled the score in the 84th minute as a result of the Leone Stars’ continued pressure.

But in the last minutes, the Eagles won after Saidu Sanusi broke through the opposition’s defense to find Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored Nigeria’s third goal.

Nigeria currently leads the group after five games with 12 points, followed by Guinea-Bissau with 10 points.