What Victor Osimhen said about DR Congo after destroying Gabon

Fresh off his recent heroics, Victor Osimhen has wasted no time shifting his focus to Nigeria’s next challenge after his extra-time brace helped the Super Eagles dominate Gabon 4-1 in the World Cup playoff semi-final. 

In an interview with Nigerian journalist Calister, Osimhen celebrated the win but stayed grounded, urging the team and fans to brace for a tougher fight against DR Congo in the final.

Osimhen first showed respect to Gabon’s side, te Panthers, acknowledging their quality despite the victory. “I think we deserve this win."

He dedicated the hard-fought victory to the loyal fans who have stuck with the Super Eagles through ups and downs. 

“Thank you also to so many fans all over the world who have gone through it all with us. This win is also for them.”

Looking ahead to Sunday’s final against DR Congo, which secured their spot by beating Cameroon 1-0, Osimhen was clear about the challenge to come. The winner will advance to the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off Tournament in March 2026.

“The next round is not going to be easy also,” Osimhen warned. “We will give everything to make sure that we go to the final.”

Osimhen’s statement reinforces the understanding within the Super Eagles camp that while they have cleared a major hurdle, their ultimate goal of reaching the World Cup is still a tough climb away.