Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was named the most valuable player in the match against Sao Tome.
The forward netted a treble as the Super Eagles secured a resounding 6-0 victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The hat-trick brought Osimhen‘s total goals against the opposition to seven in just two matches.
The Napoli striker opened the scoring in the 13th minute and then found the net again in the 69th and 79th minutes, completing his hat-trick and taking his overall tally to 10 goals in the series.
In addition, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, was awarded man of the match award.
The forward who plays in Italy, scored a goal, along with Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Chukwueze.
As a result of this win, the Super Eagles finished at the top of Group A with 15 points.
Peseiro’s side also achieved an astonishing feat of scoring a total of 22 goals throughout the qualification process.
This victory has undoubtedly strengthened the team’s prospects for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
