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Soccer News of Monday, 11 September 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Check out highlights of all Super Eagles 6 goals against Sao Tome and Principe

Osimhen scored another hat-trick against Sao Tome and Principe in the AFCON qualifiers play videoOsimhen scored another hat-trick against Sao Tome and Principe in the AFCON qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria wrapped up their AFCON qualifiers campaign on a blistering note with a thumping 6-0 defeat against Sao Tome and Principe and the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Oyo on Sunday, September 10.

A hat-trick from Napoli's Starman Victor Osimhen coupled with a goal each from Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, and Taiwo Awoniyi sealed a convincing victory for the rampant Jose Peseiro side.

Osimhen opened the scoring from a thumping header in the 13th minute before Ademola Lookman made it two in the 27th minute to ensure that the three-time African champions go into the halftime break with a two-goal buffer.

In-form Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi made it three in the 51st minute before Osimhen grabbed his second from the spot in the 69th minute.

The Serie A top scorer completed his hat-trick ten minutes later following a fine assist from Samuel Chukwueze.

The new AC Milan signing completed the riot 5 minutes later to make it 6-0 for the Super Eagles who finished at the summit of Group A with 15 points.

Guinea-Bissau finished as runners-up with 10 points Sierra Leone and Sao Tome who managed 5 and 1 point respectively.

Check out the highlights below:



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