Victory Osimhen scored two goals as the Super Eagles edged Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for next year’s AFCON scheduled to take place in Côte d’Ivoire.
The match which was played at the SKD stadium in Monrovia Liberia saw the three-time African champions booked their place in 2023 African Nations Championship after a five goal thriller.
Serie A best striker of last season Victor Osimhen chipped home the opener from Kenneth Omeruo’s delightful pass.
The 24-year-old who bagged 26 league goals last season for Napoli then poked home the second after Chukwueze’s cross evaded Sierra Leonean defenders, his 17th goal for the Super Eagles of Nigeria s
surpassing Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo in Nigerian all-time goal scoring list.
Mustapha Bundu put one back before halftime.
Augustus Kargbo long range shot drew Sierra Leone level.
However, substitute Kelechi Iheanacho fired home the winner in last second of the match.
Super Eagles have become the twelveth nation to secure passage to AFCON 2023 in Cote D’Ivoire.
With the brace today,Victor Osimhen becomes the highest scoring active Super Eagles player.
The victory took Nigeria top of group A and also sealed their place in AFCON 2023.
