MON, SEPT 11 2023-theGBJournal |Nigeria’s Super Eagle wrapped up its TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nation qualifying campaign in style thrashing Sao Tome Sunday 6-0, with forward Victor Osimhen delivering a hat-trick.
The Napoli striker ends qualifying as Nigeria’s top scorer with ten goals from just five appearances.
Following the win the Super Eagles sealed their place at the top of Group A on 15 points,scoring 22 goals in the six matches of the group.
Nigeria now turn focus to defending their title at next year’s finals in Cote d’Ivoire and with talents like Osimhen leading the charge, Nigeria will head into the tournament as one of the favourites.
The Super Eagles vs Sao Tome & Principe match was seen as a dead rubber game since Nigeria already booked its spot in Ivory Coast along side 18 other countries.
Sao Tome & Principe are without a win in 17 games on the spin across all competitions, losing 16 and claiming one draw since a 2-1 victory over Libya in the AFCON qualifiers back in March 2016
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