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Osimhen bags hat-trick as U-23 Eagles complete incredible comeback against Libya
Nigeria’s under-23 team defeated Libya 4-0 in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier second-leg fixture at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
It was Victor Osimhem’s hat-trick and a goal from substitute Okereke that secured victory for Nigeria.
Gernot Rohr’s decision to help the side with four Super Eagles players paid a huge dividend, with the Wolfsburg loanee scoring three and providing one
The Dream Team VII began the AFCON U-23 double-header qualifier against Libya on a wrong foot, going down 2-0 away at the Stade de Ben Guerdane, Libya.
The Nigerian team have now advanced to the next stage of the qualification series on 4-2 aggregate.