2023 Afcon qualifiers: Nigeria records biggest home win in 45 years

Nigeria recorded its biggest home win in 45 years as they ended their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying round on a high note.

The Super Eagles thrashed Sao Tome and Principe   6-0 in front of over 30,000 fans at the Godwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday afternoon.

A hat-trick from Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen and a goal each from Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and substitute, Samuel Chukwueze ensured the team finished with an aggregate 16-0 scoreline.

The 6-0 win is the widest margin win the Nigerian recorded since beating Benin Republic 7-0 in an All Africa Games qualifying match on 14 January 1978.

The scoreline against Sao Tome & Principe is only comparable with that of Burkina Faso who pulled a goal back in a 7-1 rout in Lagos in 1991.

The Eagles ended the qualifying campaign with 15 points, scoring 22 goals, and conceding 4 as they finished top of Group A ahead of Guinea Bissau.