Osimhen reaffirms dedication to group work in Tremendous Eagles
Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his dedication to scoring targets and creating alternatives for his teammates following Nigeria’s commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria within the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Galatasaray ahead was instrumental within the win, notching a objective and offering the help for Akor Adams as Nigeria outclassed Algeria to safe a semi-final showdown with event hosts Morocco.
In his post-match response, Osimhen lauded his teammates for his or her collective efficiency.
“I need to say a really huge congratulations to the entire group as a result of we confronted an excellent facet in Algeria, with high quality gamers.
” For me, I attempt to do my job and battle for the group, get targets, and help, and I’m blissful each labored for me at present.
“However I received’t take the glory alone — I thank the entire squad for his or her show. I congratulate the complete group for this victory,” he stated.
Osimhen additionally mirrored on Nigeria’s wealthy historical past of goal-scoring expertise, paying tribute to the late Rashidi Yekini, whom he described as “the very best striker the nation has ever produced.”
He added that former Tremendous Eagles ahead Odion Ighalo has been a serious supply of inspiration in his personal profession.
“I’m simply doing my finest and specializing in being a part of historical past for the Tremendous Eagles at this event,” he acknowledged, emphasizing his willpower to depart a long-lasting mark on the group’s AFCON marketing campaign.
With Osimhen in prime type, the Tremendous Eagles enter the semi-finals in opposition to Morocco brimming with confidence and hope, aiming to proceed their spectacular run within the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In the meantime, two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Mohamed Aboutrika heaped reward on the Tremendous Eagles following their emphatic 2-0 victory over Algeria on the weekend, a end result that secured Nigeria’s place within the Afcon semifinals.
After a goalless first half, Nigeria broke the impasse within the second interval with strikes from star centre-forward Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams sealing a convincing win.
Aboutrika lauded the Tremendous Eagles following their win over the Desert Warriors, emphasising that they have been stronger and extra technically adept than the Algerians.
“The strongest group is the one which received, and Nigeria has no apparent weaknesses,” Aboutrika advised reporters after the match.
“Bodily, they have been very current, and technically as effectively. They’ve playmakers and strikers, and so they excel in bodily and aerial duels.”
Aboutrika singled out 4 Tremendous Eagles gamers for his or her contributions, together with Victor Osimhen Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Akor Adams.
“Osimhen in assault, Iwobi and Ndidi in midfield, Akor on the suitable flank, plus a strong line of defense, they performed nearly flawlessly.
“It’s a deserved victory, as Nigeria was the higher and stronger facet within the match.”
Of their sixteenth Africa Cup of Nations semifinal, Nigeria will conflict with host nation Morocco on Wednesday, January 14.