'He's not normal'- Reactions trail Osimhen's performance after Nigeria's clash against Gabon

Reactions trail as Victor Osimhen delivered a remarkable performance on Thursday night, scoring twice in extra time to inspire Nigeria to a commanding 4–1 victory over Gabon.

The result keeps the three-time African champions firmly on course for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Alongside Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, Nigeria’s frontline delivered one of their most dominant performances.

Sevilla forward Akor Adams opened the scoring for the Super Eagles, capitalising on a defensive blunder from the Panthers to fire home a composed left-footed finish. His understanding with club teammate Chidera Ejuke was evident, as the duo’s link-up play consistently troubled Gabon’s backline.

While Adams and Ejuke impressed, it was Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen who stole the headlines. After missing a late chance in regulation time, Osimhen responded emphatically, netting two goals in extra time to seal a commanding win for Nigeria.

With this result, the Super Eagles are now just one win away from reaching the intercontinental playoff, which could see them qualify automatically for the tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

The victory showcased a well-balanced Nigerian side, combining the experience of veterans like Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi with the form of young stars thriving in Europe’s top leagues.

Following the match, Nigerian fans flooded social media with praise for Osimhen’s performance.

One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Victor Osimhen’s mind is made of iron. Because if that was me and I had that miss in the last minute of added time, my confidence would never have recovered. I’d have subbed myself off. This dude came back and scored 2. He’s not normal. A freak of nature. We’re witnessing greatness.”