OSIMHEN: Can Anyone Play Better?
Maseru, Lesotho -- Victor Osimhen played an incredible game today with two goals and two assists as Nigeria overcame Lesotho's challenge 4-2 in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Osimhen's performance was spectacular and will be difficult to replicate in the future, that much is not arguable. That it was against Lesotho makes little difference. Some of his colleagues could not cope with Lesotho as they encountered a poor field, altitude, and the fact of African football, pressure on the ball and tough tackles. In a game, thoroughly dominated by Osimhen's display, it is time to point to some milestones for the day as well as the rating for each player. 1. Osimhen's two goals were the first and second goals that he has scored in open play for Nigeria. 2. This was Nigeria's most goals in an away game during Gernot Rohr's tenure. 3. Daniel Akpeyi, despite having no blame for the two goals conceded by Nigeria, is having a torrid career in Nigeria...