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Victor Osimhen scored for Nigeria in the 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea to open a lead on Egypt's Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race.
Nigeria failed to defeat underdogs Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of AFCON 2023, managing a disappointing 1-1 draw in the end.
Osimhen opens AFCON 2023 account
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However, Osimhen opened his account at AFCON 2023 with a well-taken goal.
The reigning African Footballer of the Year received a fine cross from Zaidu Sanusi and powered home a fine header.
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17:00 - 14.01.2024
Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea: Osimhen goal not enough as wasteful Super Eagles fail to fly
Nigeria stumbled to a 1-1 draw against underdogs Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of AFCON 2023.
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'Blame Osimhen' : Nigerians lament missed chance as Super Eagles draw Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener
According to Nigerian football fans, despite scoring Osimhen is a "fraud', fails to show why he is the CAF Player of the Year.
Along with Salah, Osimhen is favourite to win the AFCON 2023 Golden Boot and he has started with a bang.
Salah will have a chance to respond when Egypt take on Mozambique.
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