Canada vs USA: 24-year-old striker who dumped Nigeria Super Eagles silences Pochettino with first goal

In a thrilling CONCACAF Nations League showdown, Canada outclassed the United States to secure third place, delivering a humbling defeat to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. 

The lanky 24-year-old striker Tani Oluwaseyi, who recently turned his back on Nigeria’s Super Eagles to represent Canada, marked his arrival on the international stage with his first goal, combining brilliantly with star forward Jonathan David to seal the victory.

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The match, which took place on Sunday, saw Canada prove too strong for their southern neighbours. 

Oluwaseyi opened the scoring in style, silencing doubters and putting Canada ahead with his first-ever goal for the national team. 

The USA managed to claw their way back to level the score, but Jonathan David’s clinical finish restored Canada’s lead and ultimately dashed American hopes.

For Pochettino, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow. Just days earlier, the USA manager had boldly claimed his team could triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

However, this defeat, the second in a row for the Stars and Stripes, cast fresh doubts over his ambitions. 

Canada’s dynamic duo of Oluwaseyi and David exploited gaps in the American defence, showing the growing prowess of the Canadian side.

Oluwaseyi’s decision to switch allegiances from Nigeria to Canada paid dividends in spectacular fashion. 

The towering striker, paired with the ever-reliable David, proved to be the difference-maker, leaving Pochettino and his team searching for answers as Canada celebrated a well-earned victory.