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Victor Osimhen bagged a hattrick as Nigeria spanked Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their final 2023 AFCON qualification game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.<\/p>\n
In front of a filled-up and cheering crowd, Napoli hit-man Victor Osimhen was key figure in Nigeria\u2019s resounding win to cap a successful Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series.<\/p>\n
Osimhen opened the scoring early in the game when he head home a corner kick from Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho.<\/p>\n
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman scored the second midway through the half as the Super Eagles dominated their less illustrious opponents on Sunday evening in Uyo.<\/p>\n
The Eagles dominated every facet of the match with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho a relaxed fellow as the visitors failed to threaten his post.<\/p>\n
First half finished Nigeria 2-0 Sao Tome and Principe.<\/p>\n
In the second half, Nigeria added four more goals to the delight of the packed crowd at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.<\/p>\n
Kelechi Iheanacho beautifully set-up Taiwo Awoniyi to score the third goal with an acrobatic finish.<\/p>\n
Osimhen then made it 4-0 from the spot before substitute Samuel Chukwueze played him through on goal to fire home the 5th goal and his hattrick.<\/p>\n
German Bundesliga rookie of the month award winner then assisted Samuel Chukwueze to score and complete a 6-0 rout of Sao Tome and Principe.<\/p>\n
As it stands, Nigeria have completed the 2023 AFCON qualification journey as top of group A and will be among the participating teams when the tournament proper gets underway in Ivory Coast in January 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n