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Osimhen scores twice to restore Nigeria’s WC hope

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(NAN)On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice on Friday to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles started the match brightly, controlling proceedings from the outset.

 

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Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting Ademola Lookman’s free-kick.

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The former Napoli forward doubled Nigeria’s lead three minutes into first-half injury time, finishing off a counterattack to silence the packed Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

 

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