Osimhen Eyes More Goals as Nigeria Targets World Cup Qualification
Prolific Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains the key figure for the Super Eagles as they clash with DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualification playoff on Sunday in Rabat. The high-stakes match will determine which team advances to the six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping their hopes alive for a place at the expanded 2026 World Cup in North America. Osimhen, 2023 African Player of the Year, continues to impress—scoring a hat-trick in the recent demolition of Benin, and adding two more in Nigeria’s 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon in Thursday’s semi-final. Although the Super Eagles are favourites and rank 19 places higher than DR Congo, coach Eric Chelle said the team must deliver another passionate, collective performance to prevail. For Osimhen and Nigeria, missing consecutive World Cups is unthinkable, with the striker pledging to make amends […]
