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LES 2-4 NGA: Oshimen scores brace in Eagles victory

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 03:13 pm

Victor Oshimen scored a brace as Nigeria defeated Lesotho 4-2 to top the Group L standing in African Cup of Nations Qualifying game.
Lesotho went ahead in the 11th minute of the clash but Alex Iwobi was able to get the equaliser in the 26th minute and before the end of the first half Samuel Chukwueze doubled the led for the Super Eagles with seven minutes to end the first half.
Nigeria had much of the possession as they dictate the game in terms of control. Lichaba made a decent save to the visitors from scoring the third.
Victor Oshimen scored the third and fourth goal for Nigeria as the visitors and in the 90th minute, Chidozie Awaziem scored an own goal to make the scoreline 4-2.

Albert Echetah

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