Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has mentioned he was completely satisfied that Nigeria bought ‘revenge’ in opposition to Benin Republic.
Osimhen spoke whereas reflecting on Nigeria’s 3-0 win in opposition to Gernot Rohr’s facet within the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying conflict on Saturday.
A purpose from Osimhen and a brace from Ademola Lookman gave the Tremendous Eagles the victory over Benin.
Earlier than the sport, Nigeria had misplaced 2-1 in opposition to Benin Republic within the World Cup qualifier again in June beneath former coach Finidi George.
“It was actually a giant recreation for us; it was a press release win as a result of our efficiency has been so low prior to now couple of video games, in comparison with the expertise that we now have bought within the group,” Osimhen informed Counter Assault Podcast.
“The final time we met our opponent [Benin], they defeated us so it was additionally like revenge and I’m completely satisfied; we gave our all and bought the three factors.”
