AFCON Qualifier Update: Nigeria Ahead in Monrovia at Half-time, Osimhen Scores a Brace

Victor Osimhen (19′, 32′) scored each of Nigeria’s targets, however the crew may have gotten extra however for wastefulness and a few very dodgy officiating.

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Regardless of the situation of the pitch, the Nigerian gamers managed and dominated the sport for lengthy spells within the half.

Osimhen utilized himself fairly, inflicting the defenders a number of bother, whereas Moses Simon additionally proved tough for the Leone Stars right-full again.

The hosts pulled one again earlier than the break by way of Mustapha Bundu (41′), he outpaced Kenneth Omeruo earlier than unleashing a volley previous debutant Adebayo Adeleye.

Jose Peseiro would have been happy along with his crew’s efficiency within the first half, albeit some gamers appeared to have drained out from the circumstances in Monrovia, simply earlier than the half-time whistle sounded off.