Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen came to the rescue once again as his 81st minute equalizer saved the blushes of a lethargic Super Eagles from suffering a second defeat in the hands of the Squirrel of Benin Republic this year.
The Super Eagles booked their place for the 2025 AFCON before the match commenced. Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda meant only one team can overtake the Super Eagles in their group. Since two teams will qualify, the Super Eagles will be one of the two.
Perhaps the knowledge of a secured qualification affected the team as they were shadows of themselves. Despite securing a draw, it was one of the worst performance of the Super Eagles in recent times.
Mohamed Tijani opened scoring for the Gernot Rohr’s coached side and they would have been three goals up if not for their profligacy. Thinking that they three points and a ticket to Morocco was already secured, they Squirrels started time wasting and feigning injuries.
But Osimhen’s goal turned the table, opening the doors of qualification to all the other three teams in the group.
