Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has expressed delight with the team qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, slated for Cote d’Ivoire.
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria sealed a place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after the team defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 in Monrovia.
Osimhen gave Nigeria a well deserved lead in the 19th minute. He doubled the Super Eagles lead two minutes after the hour mark.
Sierra Leone pulled a goal back through Mustapha Bundu three minutes before the break before Augustine Kargbo equalised for Sierra Leone in the 84th minute.
Iheanacho scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Reacting after the game, Omeruo stated that Sierra Leone gave them a tough fight but that they are delighted to pick the maximum points and qualify for 2023 afcon.
“It was a difficult game but we know we have to fight very hard to secure the points and qualify for AFCON.”
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