Victor Osimhen has revived the Super Eagles’ chase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket as his brace secured the Super Eagles’ first win of the qualification series.
Osimhen scored twice in the first half to secure maximum points for Nigeria to give Eric Chelle a winning start as Super Eagles manager.
The Galatasaray striker gave Nigeria the lead as he met Ademola’s Lookman’s cross from a free-kick with a simple finish from the near post.
Nantes winger Moses Simon came close to doubling the lead for the Super Eagles with a shot from tge edge of the box.
The win over Rwanda takes the Super Eagles to the fourth spot in Group C as Eric Chelle looks to get the Super Eagles to a more suitable position with the matches ahead.
1. Dolapo Klasick
Victor Osimhen is strong and fast.
Victor Osimhen has goal techniques and senses
Victor Osimhen has a complete striker profile.
Victor Osimhen is him ❤️
2. Solace Chukwu
When you play an unusual system and limited training time to start your tenure, it certainly helps to have the ace in the hole that is Victor Osimhen. Eric Chelle has a lot of work to do still, but at least now he has a bit of breathing room.
3. Nora Wilbor
Nigerians don’t deserve Victor Osimhen 😭😭. Man so good and we don’t even show him half the love and support APC loyalists show Tinubu..
4. Okon Nya
Nigeria always stands a chance whenever Victor Osimhen is playing. Man chases everything down, plays with his heart and always encourages his team mates. 🔥 He’s also got great composure in front of goal – see the quality of his 2nd goal against Rwanda. Man is quality & brings out the best in his Super Eagles teammates. 🇳🇬🇳🇬
5. Chisom April
I don’t think Victor Osimhen is been hyped enough, if only he was European mehn..
6. Shola
Victor Osimhen remains the best player in that super eagles’ squad. African best!!!
7. Dr Penking
Congratulations to the Super Eagles .
Nigeria will play in the world up. We can’t have two CAF players of the year Osimhen and Lookman as well as other international stars like Chukwueze, Ekong, Aina, Iwobi, Boniface, Nwabali, Simon, Ndidi, Bassey and miss out of the World Cup . It’s not possible. These men must be given an opportunity to show the world what they carry. Chelsea will poach Osimhen and Lookman after the Worldcup cos we are making it to the round of 16 against naysayers. …..
8. Rex
Great win, poor performance, dear super eagles we your brothers support you with all of our heart and prayers, please we urge you train more and improve on play, so we don’t rely on one person alone. The cup is ours we’re bringing it home in’shalla
9. Wizz Poll
Osimhen V09 is the striker of all strikers!!!!
One game at a time guys Focus on Zimbabwe next and get maximum 3 points! Thank you Super Eagles for making my evening!!!!
10. Accuway
I swear most football lovers for Nigeria no rate this guy to be honest ..I no know weda na because say na Nigerian..this guy is one of the top 5 strikers in the world. Aside his performance today,he has been doing this from day one so I’m not surprised.
11. Pamela Taiye
Good game South Africa won their game and are now 4 points ahead of us. We just have to continue winning our games. Good luck
12. GeeBaba
Congratulations to the boys🎉.
I’m happy we won But lessons need to be learned…We can’t play South Africa or Benin with a very flat midfield & dead wings like dis without paying dearly for it. Ndidi, Chukwueze & Simon played against us. Raphael, Bruno & Yusuf subs were timely.
13. Original Black Diamond
Massive congratulations to the Super Eagles for securing 3 points away! A solid performance and a well-deserved victory. Keep soaring!
14. Joju Ayodeji
We hope we continue with this form and south Africa drops point
15. Tunde Ogunjimi
They need to also take all their chances, more goals could make the difference at the end…
However, Fiarce Ntwari reacted quickly to pull off a superb save to deny Simon.
Victor Osimhen doubled the lead for the Super Eagles in added time of the first half as he received Chukwueze’s header, beat his marker, and raced towards goal before beating Ntwari with a precise finish.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was somewhat pedestrian in the match but made two comfortable saves to keep a clean sheet.
The win over Rwanda takes the Super Eagles to the fourth spot in Group C as Eric Chelle looks to get the Super Eagles to a more suitable position with the matches ahead.
Nigeria will take on Zimbabwe next at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo with the hope of securing another three points.
