AFCON 2025: Osimhen wins MOTM in Super Eagles’ dominant win over Algeria

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 10/01/2026

Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday. Osimhen registered one goal, and one assist in the game. The 27-year-old opened scoring for Nigeria with a superb header two minutes after the break. The Galatasaray striker set up Adams Akor for Nigeria’s second goal in the 57th minute. Osimhen has now netted four times, and provided two assists in five appearances for Nigeria in Morocco. He is second on the top scorer’s list behind Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz.

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