2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman, Osimhen rating as Tremendous Eagles defeat Benin Republic 3-0
The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria secured a snug 3-0 victory over Benin Republic of their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Objectives from Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen propelled Nigeria to the highest of Group D.
Lookman, who was lately nominated for the Ballon d’Or, scored two objectives for Nigeria, whereas Osimhen got here off the bench so as to add one other.
The Tremendous Eagles dominated the match, creating quite a few scoring possibilities and successfully neutralizing Benin Republic’s assaults.
Nigeria’s victory units them up effectively for the upcoming match towards Rwanda on Tuesday. The workforce’s sturdy efficiency towards Benin Republic is a constructive signal for his or her possibilities of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON event.
Anthony Nlebem
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