Nigeria, on the breakaway after a pass out of defence by Simon Moses in the last minute of added time, and the only person you wish to be with the ball is Osimhen; It’s actually him, but his shot beat both the goalkeeper and the goalpost in the CAF World Cup Playoff semi-final.
A golden chance in the final minute of the game missed, sending the game into extra time.
CAF World Cup Playoff: Osimhen’s Redemption
Later on, Victor Osimhen achieved redemption alongside goals from Chidera Ejuke and Adams Akor to send Nigeria into the final of the CAF World Cup playoff.
Within five minutes, Victor Osimhen narrowly missed the target three times, but would not relent, and actually thought he had put Nigeria ahead when South African referee Tom Abongile stopped play to converse with the Video Assistant Referee on whether his headed ball had gone past the line. A goal was not given, eventually.
Akor Adams scored after catching Gabon off guard, but a deflected shot off Bright keeps things level. Osimhen on a breakaway, gets a golden chance at the death, but he can’t find the back of the net.
After 90 minutes of intense football in Rabat, both sides remain level at 1–1. The Super Eagles and the Panthers now head into extra time to decide who advances to the final stage of the World Cup Playoffs
Wilfred Ndidi drives forward from midfield and slides a perfect pass into the path of Chidera Ejuke, who slots it home for his first goal for Nigeria.
Chidera Ejuke restores Nigeria’s lead with a composed finish, nicely set up by a brilliant pass from Wilfred Ndidi.
Victor Osimhen gets his brace, a trademark solo goal to put a final mark for Nigeria.
Nigeria will next play Congo DR in the final of the Continental Playoff on Sunday.
Congo defeated Cameroon courtesy of a Chancel Mbemba last-minute strike to qualify for the final.
