Former Nigerian international Waidi Akanni has described Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a top striker.
He made this known after the Galatasaray star scored a brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Rwanda in Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Kigali.
Recall that Osimhen grabbed the opening goal in the 11th minute before grabbing his brace at the tail end of the first half.
Reacting to Osimhen’s performance, Akanni, who was a guest at AfroSports, lauded the Nigerian striker’s fighting spirit and hunger for goals.
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He also praised the team for playing to Eric Chelle’s instruction against Rwanda.
“Osimhen is a top striker with the goals he scored against Rwanda. He’s a complete striker and I am delighted with his performance.
“The players have been playing to instruction. They are not just rushing forward without making any meaningful attack. The Super Eagles had to compose themselves whenever they were not with the ball.”
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Lmao. Top striker against a team ranked 125 in the world and 19 in Africa? Is that how you people judge who is a top striker? Smh…
Top strikers are rated based on their movement and execution in front of goal. Osimhen ran into the first goal and chipped the second instead of trying to blast the ball past the goalie. He scored two against Liverpool. He has scored against the best teams in the world and is naturally hungry for goals without being selfish with the ball. He has skills, dribbles well, and is deadly with his headings.
Lmao..and anytime we meet football power house like ghana, ivory coast Egypt his good movement and hunger in front of goals will disappear e-kwa? Lmao..And besides why bring up Liverpool here am talking about African country football..
This smelly monkey is still alive? Thought you have been eaten long ago by a saltwater crocodile.
My guy @mahaveli don’t mind that attention seeker Ghanaian, he has not less than 5 different name here. He will soon reply himself that’s why he choses to be called enwe nzuzu