Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has joined fans and pundits in praising Super Eagles winger Moses Usor, following his sensational solo goal in Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Coming off the bench as a substitute, the 24-year-old LASK forward picked up the ball and embarked on an incredible solo run, skipping past the defense before firing home the 65th-minute match-winner in Uyo.
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It was a dream moment for Usor, earning his very first senior cap and appearance under head coach Eric Chelle to become an instant national team hero.
The hosts had fallen behind in the 16th minute when Madagascar breached the Super Eagles’ offside trap, leaving goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with no chance.
Nigeria responded just before half-time when fellow debutant George Ilenikhena raced onto a well-weighted pass from Alex Iwobi, calmly finishing to draw the scores level.
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Reacting after the final whistle via her official X handle, Oshoala could not hide her admiration for Usor’s brilliance:
“What a goal 🔥🔥🔥….🇳🇬🇳🇬 Moses Usor,” she posted.
With impressive displays from emerging stars like Usor and Ilenikhena, the Super Eagles look well-equipped as they march deeper into the qualifying series.
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Usor’s goal is a very rare obe in Nigerias football history. He took the ball without any attackers opening up to receive a pass, they only came when he had dribbled the first defender and ran to hide behind the defenders. Instead of running to receive a pass and score. But the direct and purpose minded lad scored himself.
In the past, them for don pass the ball back to the goalkeeper instead of daring to go solo. God bless you Usor and the womb that bore you.
Thanks to the scout who located you. The SE needed fresh legs and not backward sideways players whom have turned the team to an eye sore expecting Osimhen to come and win matches for us all the time.