Lookman (left) and Osimhen celebrate goal.
Super Eagles hammer Cheeters of Benin Rep 3-0
By Valentine Amanze
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have beaten Cheeters of Benin Republic 3-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Two goals from Ademola Lookman, one in the 43rd minute, the other in the 85th; and Victor Osimhen’s 80th minute goal, gave Nigeria all the three points needed to progress in the group on Saturday September 7, 2024.
The Gernot Rohr coached Cheeters, which had beaten the Super Eagles 2-1 previously at home, were deceived by their own game plan.
They approached the game cutiously and defensively, which encouraged the Super Eagles, to mount preasure on their defence.
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Lookman, who just got nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, later unlocked the defence with electrifying dribble that resulted in Nigeria’s first goal.
Eagles’ other goal was scored by Osimhen who recently secured a move to Galatasaray of Turkey after being in the middle of a transfer saga between Napoli, Chelsea and Saudi’s Al Ahli.
The reigning African Footballer of the year reminded everyone what he is capable of with an incredible goal shortly after coming on for Victor Boniface.
Meanwhile, South Africa and Uganda, who are in the same group with Nigeria, Benin Republic, nd Rwanda, drew 2-2 in South Africa on Friday.
Nigeria plays Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday September 10, 2024.
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Goals from Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen ensured that Nigeria’s Super Eagles began the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers with a 3-0 victory over Benin republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday.
Lookman, who just got nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, celebrated the feat with two well-taken goals to set the 2024 AFCON runners up on their way to making it to Morocco for the next edition.
The Beninese thought that they had done enough to hold out for a 0-0 first half with a spirited defensive display, but the Atalanta of Italy star broke the deadlock in the added time of the first half.
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