Nigeria 3-0 Benin: Galatasaray fans celebrate Victor Osimhen's acrobatic goal

On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 3-0.

In a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Nigeria lost 1-2 on the road against Benin Republic during the most recent international break.

Star players like Troost Ekong and Victor Osimhen were welcomed by the Super Eagles to begin the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Ademola Lookman's goal in additional time gave Nigeria the lead when he dribbled past three players in additional time.

A few minutes into the second half, head coach Augustine Eguavoen made a few player introductions.

In the 78th minute, Victor Osimhen, his fourth substitute, scored the second goal by converting a cross from Wilfred Ndidi.

In the 83rd minute, Lookman completed a brace by heading in a cross from Moses Simon to score Nigeria's third goal.

Osimhen recently moved on loan from Napoli to Galatasaray.

Premier League giants Chelsea and the Saudi team Al-Ahli were reportedly interested in signing the striker.

The move by Osimhen meant he was one of the last to turn up to the Super Eagles camp.

On the bench, Osimhen was introduced in place of Victor Boniface and got the second goal of the game.

For his heroics, Galatasaray fans were excited about his performance on national duty.

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The Super Eagles' next trip is to Kigali, where they will play the Rwandan Amavubi in the second group match on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.