Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance after they secured a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. Captain William Troost-Ekong’s penalty in the 55th minute proved decisive in the Group A clash at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium in Abidjan.JAMB Result

Osimhen acknowledged the challenging nature of the game against the Ivorians and highlighted the importance of executing their game plan. With this win, Nigeria have positioned itself well in the tournament, and Osimhen emphasized the significance of building on this momentum.

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After a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in their opening match, Nigeria are now level on four points at the top of Group A with Equatorial Guinea, who won 4-2 against Guinea-Bissau.JAMB Portal

The Super Eagles need just a draw in their final group-stage match against Guinea-Bissau to secure progress to the last 16. However, with four of the best third-placed teams also advancing, there are multiple pathways for Nigeria to reach the knockout stage.

“This game against Ivory Coast was a big statement game for us,” said Osimhen, who won the decisive penalty after being brought down in the box by Ousmane Diomande.

“We needed to win and make a statement in a competition like the AFCON.

“It was important to start well. We waited for them in the midfield, waiting for them to make mistakes, but I am really happy about this win and we will keep on going from here.”

The reigning African footballer of the year said he “really didn’t mind” that coach Jose Peseiro told Troost-Ekong to take the penalty rather than him.informationguidenigeria

Nigeria now face Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan on Monday and the three-time AFCON winners will be wary of a team that defeated them in qualifying in Abuja last March.NYSC Portal

Osimhen said, “We know them. We played them in qualifying and we know how dangerous they can be. We can never take any game lightly.”