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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will have a chance to cement himself as one of AFCON's finest performers in Cote d'Ivoire.
Led by star forward and current African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, Nigeria will kick off their quest for a first AFCON title since 2013 against Equatorial Guinea at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan.
The Super Eagles will look to Osimhen for leadership and firepower.
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho deserves support, not ridicule in Cote d'Ivoire
Despite high-profile errors in recent outings, Francis Uzoho deserves unwavering support from Nigerians to rediscover his best form.
Osimhen has chance to break records at AFCON 2023
While a chance to win AFCON is the biggest motivation, the Napoli man will also have personal accolades in his sight.
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No Nigerian has ever scored more than 5 goals in the tournament's history, and only 5 players ever have scored 6 goals or more.
Legendary Nigerian striker Rashidi Yekini scored 5 goals in the 1994 edition to lead the Super Eagles to the trophy, ad Odion Ighalo scored 5 goals in 2019 to win the Golden Boot.
Osimhen will feel confident in his ability to find the net regularly in a group featuring Equatorial Guinea and massive underdogs Guinea-Bissau.
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