Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their campaign in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over Sierra Leone on Thursday evening, June 9. The Super Eagles scored two goals in the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja, thanks to Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen. Alex Iwobi’s performance wowed football fans in Nigeria and beyond, who applauded him after the match. Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has been praised by Nigerians all over the world for his outstanding performance against Sierra Leone in Abuja on Thursday night, June 9. In the opening game of their 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Jose Peseiro’s side had to come back from a goal behind to defeat Sierra Leone 2-1.
In Abuja, the visitors got off to a strong start, scoring the first goal through Jonathan Morsay, who finished off goalkeeper Francis Uzoho beautifully.
After Everton forward Alex Iwobi restored parity for the Super Eagles a few minutes later, Victor Osimhen scored the game-winning goal for Nigeria.
Alex Iwobi’s adventurous style of football in midfield for the Super Eagles versus Sierra Leone pleased fans.
