'Imagine Osimhen in that front line' — How Super Eagles star became Africa's biggest 2026 World Cup 'what if'
Ivory Coast’s defeat to Norway has sparked a bigger conversation about African football, with fans arguing that the continent still lacks a truly ruthless finisher on the biggest stage. Many believe a striker like Victor Osimhen could have changed the story.
🚨🇨🇮 Out of the 10 African teams that qualified for the FIFA World Cup, three have now been eliminated, with Ivory Coast becoming the latest to exit after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32.
Who do you think will join Morocco in the Round of 16? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ltRDULWWj1
— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) June 30, 2026
&format=webp)
&format=webp)
Osimhen looking frustrated || Imago
&format=webp)
Samuel Eto’o and Geremi Njitap | Imago
&format=webp)