'Gabon had to bow to Osimhen' He left his mark on the Nigeria-Gabon match
Victor Osimhen, who is competing for the top scorer title in the Champions League while wearing the Galatasaray jersey, continues to score goals while wearing the national jersey. The star player, who put on a show against Gabon in a match where his teammate Mario Lemina also played, left his mark on the night. Here are the details...
In the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers Play Off Semi-Final match, Nigeria, featuring Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen and Beşiktaş's Wilfried Ndidi, faced Gabon, featuring Mario Lemina.
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The first half ended goalless, but Akor Adams' goal in the 78th minute put Nigeria ahead 1-0. In the 89th minute, Mario Lemina's powerful shot hit the defense and went into the net, leveling the score at 1-1. The match went into extra time.
Nigeria took the lead 2-1 in the 97th minute with a goal from Ejuke, then extended their lead to 4-1 with goals from Osimhen in the 102nd and 110th minutes, ultimately securing victory in the match. Nigeria advanced to the final, while Osimhen's two goals made a huge splash in the global media.
YAHOO SPORTS: TURNING THE GAME AROUND TO DECIDE ITS FATE
"Victor Osimhen stepped up by scoring two crucial goals in extra time to secure Nigeria's victory. His tireless energy and clinical finishing posed a constant threat to the Gabon defense. After missing a big chance in regular time, he bounced back to decide the fate of the match. Victor Osimhen's leadership in attack was crucial and showed why he is one of the tournament's top scorers."
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KICKER: OSIMHEN BEATS AUBAMEYANG
"Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 in extra time with two goals from Victor Osimhen. Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who had returned from a yellow-red card suspension, took the field. Galatasaray player Mario Lemina took the match into extra time with a goal in the 89th minute. In extra time, Osimhen scored two goals to secure Nigeria's victory."
WEB GIRONDINS: HAD TO BOW TO OSIMHEN
"Royce Openda made his debut for the Gabon national team in the World Cup playoff match against Nigeria. Starting in the first 11, Openda played for 76 minutes but couldn't prevent the Panthers' heavy 4-1 defeat. Although the Gabonese pushed the Super Eagles hard in extra time, they had to bow to Osimhen's attacking power. Openda is expected to return to Bordeaux in the coming days to resume training. The Girondins de Bordeaux player started in the first 11 but failed to score against Nigeria. He played for 76 minutes. He was joined by former Bordeaux players Ekomié, Poko, and Ecuele Manga. The Panthers took the Super Eagles to extra time. Then Osimhen stole the show with two goals. Gabon will not qualify for the World Cup.
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TERRA: OSIMHEN DECIDED THE FATE OF THE MATCH
"With VAR controversies and a result decided in extra time, Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup African playoffs. The home team took the lead with Akor Adams in regular time, but Mario Lemina equalized. In extra time, Osimhen sealed the match with two goals, while Chidera Ejuke extended Nigeria's lead."
