Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed a place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after the Super Eagles defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 in
The visitors started the game on the front foot, pinning their hosts back.The Napoli forward lifted the ball above Sierra Leone goalkeeper Ibrahim Sesay, following a long ball from the defence by centre-back Kenneth Omeruo.The Villarreal winger shot straight at Sesay after he was put through on goal by Osimhen.The Super Eagles remain on the front foot and nearly scored the third in the 39th minute but Simon’s fierce shot was saved by Sesay.The tempo of the game dropped after the break.
The hosts came close to equalising in the 54th minute, but goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye reacted quickly to push the ball away. Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho was denied by Sesay 12 minutes from time after he was set up by Osimhen.Iheanacho scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
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