Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria: Delighted Osimhen named Man of the Match in Eagles victory

Victor Osimhen was named the best player on the pitch when the Super Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 in their second group game at the 34th Africa Cup of
Nations in Ivory Coast.

The Super eagles forward played 21 duels in the game, the highest tally of this Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

It is also the third-highest tally for a Nigeria player at an AFCON since Opta began analysing this data, behind Emmanuel Emenike (25 in 2013) and Paul
Onuachu (23 in 2019).

At the post match conference, Osimhen expressed joy with both the victory and the performance of the Super Eagles as they exhibited resilience and
determination to clinch their third victory against the Ivorians in seven AFCON games.

The Super Eagles forward Osimhen shared his elation during a post-match press conference, emphasizing the significance of overcoming the formidable host
nation.

“It’s a beautiful victory; we knew we would face a strong Ivory Coast team. This match was a significant test for us, and we are thrilled to have overcome
it. In the first match, we had numerous chances that we didn’t capitalize on. Today wasn’t different; we maintained the same mentality, and we hope this
victory brings joy to everyone. We will carry this mindset into the remainder of the competition,” he pledged.

The Super Eagles will now shift their focus to their final group game against Guinea-Bissau.

‘We aim for a strong performance against Guinea-Bissau. They will undoubtedly approach the game with determination, and we won’t underestimate any team,
considering what they’ve done to qualify,’ Osimhen promised.