In a thrilling African Cup of Nations qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, Nigeria showcased their dominance by defeating Sao Tome and Principe with an astonishing scoreline of 6-0.
The match got off to an explosive start as Nigeria wasted no time asserting their control over the game. Just 13 minutes into the first half, Nigeria’s Lookman delivered a precise pass to their top scorer, Osimhen, who didn’t hesitate to put the ball into the back of the net, opening the scoring.
The game continued to be one-sided with Nigeria relentlessly attacking and controlling the shares. The match statistics painted a clear picture of Nigeria’s superiority, with 74% possession, 17 shots taken, and 8 on target, in contrast to Sao Tome and Principe’s single shot, which failed to find the target. Nigeria’s dominance was also evident in their 460 passes compared to Sao Tome and Principe’s 162.
Lookman, who provided the assist for the first goal, soon became the scorer himself in the 27th minute, after an assist from Ndidi.
As the first half came to a close, Nigeria held a commanding 2-0 lead over Sao Tome and Principe.
In the second half, the Nigerian team showed no signs of letting up. Awoniyi scored their third goal in the 51st minute, further extending their lead. Osimhen completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute, bringing the score to 4-0 in favor of Nigeria.
Sao Tome and Principe tried to make changes to turn the tide of the game, making substitutions in the 74th minute. However, it didn’t deter Nigeria’s dominance as Chukwueze added a fifth goal in the 84th minute, and Osimhen scored his fourth and Nigeria’s sixth goal from the penalty spot in the 68th minute.
The match concluded with a resounding 6-0 victory for Nigeria, highlighting their superiority in the African Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
This victory marks Nigeria’s impressive performance on their path to the African Cup of Nations, demonstrating their determination to excel in the tournament.
Nigerian fans and football enthusiasts are celebrating this remarkable win, eager to see how the team will perform in future matches as they continue their journey in the qualifiers.
