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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Striker, Osimhen Wins ‘Man Of The Match’ After Ivory Coast Defeat
The 25-year-old has scored one goal in two games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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Victor Osimhen has been named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s victory against hosts Cote d’Ivoire.
VerseNews reported that Jose Peseiro’s side defeated the hosts 1-0 with William Troost-Ekong netting the winning goal from the spot in 56th minute.
Osimhen was in action for 88 minutes before he was replaced by Paul Onuachu.
The 25-year-old has scored one goal in two games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
The three-time champions now occupy second position in Group B with four points from two games.
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their final group game next Tuesday.