AFCON Qualifier: Lookman and Victor Osimhen shine as Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Benin 3-0 (Highlights)

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in their first game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.The match bore significance as Benin beat Nigeria early morning his year during World Cup qualifying and was being coached by Gernot Rohr, the past Super Eagles coach.Nigeria's caretaker manager, Austin Eguavoen started with a striking trio of Ademola Lookman, Boniface and Chukwueze leaving star player Victor Osimhen on the bench.While experienced captain Williams Troost Ekong led Ola Aina, Basset and San Ajayi in the defence.Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock in the first half in a well worked counter attack goal just enforced half time where he had to dribble past three players and slot the ball beyond the goal keeper's reach. With the Super Eagles raising the tempo of the Uyo stadium after the halftime mark, the crowd gave a rapturous ovation as Osimhen was introduced with 30 minutes to go.Not long after Osimhen extended the lead for the Super Eagles with a wonderful goal. Lookmans third goal sealed the victory for Nigeria who now have a commanding position in the qualifying group.Watch highlights below  WHAT A GOAL!! ADEMOLA LOOKMAN WTF!! pic.twitter.com/bC0qH53y2S LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) September 7, 2024  What a goal from Osimhen How many likes for Osimhen? especially if your over 1.5 enterpic.twitter.com/9GY5zdmOAz PJloaded (@PJamadi) September 7, 2024  Another Goal from Ademola Lookman !!!  3-0  (WHAT A GOAL Victor Osimhen (#NGABEN Victor Boniface) pic.twitter.com/C1vQy695Bf Oxygist (@oxygist) September 7, 2024  The post AFCON Qualifier: Lookman and Victor Osimhen shine as Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Benin 3-0 (Highlights) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.