It was a sweet victory for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they claimed maximum points against host nation Ivory Coast.
Osimhen got a penalty for the team when Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomande caught his leg in the box, and Captain Troost Ekong calmly slotted the ball in from the spot 10 minutes into the second half.
The Ivorians searched in vain for an equalizer but couldn’t break down the defense of the Eagles.
Supporters on X hailed the players;
@jiireswel wrote, Olá Aina has done well. Our defenders have done well.
@Mbadeyforyou Nwabali dey this team all these while and una dey keep those comedians for our post.
@_VALKING Ola Aina might just be better than Reece james and Trent.
Osimhen was named Man of the match for his efforts in the game.
The result pushed Nigeria to second with four points while Equatorial Guinea top the group after a 4-2 win against Guinea Bissau.