Super Eagles Soar to Victory with 6-0 Rout of Sao Tome and Principe in AFCON Qualifier
In a spectacular display of dominance, the Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with an astounding 6-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday.
Leading the charge was Victor Osimhen, who achieved a remarkable hat-trick, firmly establishing Nigeria’s control over the game right from the outset.
The first half witnessed a superb display by the Super Eagles, with goals coming from Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Italy-based Ademola Lookman, setting the stage for a commanding performance on Sunday, despite the challenging wet conditions.
The Super Eagles continued their relentless pursuit of victory in the second half, with Osimhen adding two more goals in the final 45 minutes. Additionally, Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze made their mark on the scoresheet, contributing to Nigeria’s impressive tally.
With this resounding triumph, the Super Eagles secured the top spot in Group A, accumulating an astonishing 15 points and an impressive goal count of 22 throughout the campaign.
Notably, Victor Osimhen emerged as the top goal scorer of the qualifying series, amassing an impressive total of 10 goals. This victory underscores Nigeria’s prowess on the football stage and sets the stage for their future endeavors in the Africa Cup of Nations.
