Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen won the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award after scoring and providing an assist in Nigeria’s dominant 2-0 victory over Algeria in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash on Saturday, Bold Sports reports.
After several missed chances in the first half, Osimhen broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half, getting on the end of Onyemaechi’s brilliant cross before heading past Zidane to give Nigeria the lead.
The Galatasaray striker unselfishly assisted Akor Adams goal 10 minutes later, receiving a defense-splitting pass from Iwobi before teeing up the Sevilla man who showed composure, dribbling past Zidane and then passing into an empty net.
Osimhen has now recorded four goals and two assists, placing him second in the tournament for total goal involvements, behind only Lookman, who leads with seven contributions (three goals and four assists).
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Both players will hope to continue their impressive form when Nigeria face hosts Morocco in the semifinals scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium.
The Carthage Eagles reached the final four after securing a 2-0 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Brahim Diaz, another player on impressive form with five goals, scored the opener before Saibari wrapped up the victory in the 74th minute.
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