Osimhen Seeks More Goals as Nigeria Chase World Cup Qualification
Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen is aiming for more goals as the Super Eagles prepare to face DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat on Sunday. Having scored twice in extra time against Gabon for a 4-1 win in the semi-finals, Osimhen stands as a key figure as Nigeria fights for survival in the qualification race. The winner of this play-off advances to a six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping hopes alive for the 2026 World Cup. Osimhen, the 2023 African Player of the Year, has led Nigeria with a recent hat-trick against Benin and numerous crucial goals throughout the campaign. Nigeria have appeared in six of the past eight World Cups since 1994, and are determined not to miss back-to-back tournaments after failing to qualify for Qatar. Osimhen admitted disappointment over missed chances […]
