Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro says Victor Osimhen will undoubtedly be crucial for Nigeria’s chances of winning next African Cup of Nations title in Ivory Coast.
Victor Osimhen has been in excellent scoring form for the Super Eagles during the AFCON qualifiers.
The Napoli forward netted ten times to emerge as the top scorer for the 2024 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Peseiro said, Osimhen is a significant asset for his team as they aim to claim the title for the first time since 2013.
“He (Osimhen) finished the qualifying series with 10 goals and is the top scorer,” Peseiro told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Now we hope it will help us win the Africa Cup of Nations (in Ivory Coast). It was the usual Victor, happy and smiling, it’s a win-win for everyone.
“I was afraid he could come sad and instead I found him unleashed. He worked and showed beautiful things. He played fantastic games, scoring three goals against Sao Tome & Principe.”
The Eagles qualified for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations with 12 points from possible 15.
The draw for the tournament will hold in Ivory Coast on October 12.
