AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles trash Sao Tome and Principe

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on top of their game as they wrapped up the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers with a flawless 6-0 win over the Patriots of Sao Tome and Principe at Uyo, Akwa-Ibom state, on Sunday.

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🇳🇬Nigeria 6-0 Sao Tome & Principe 🇸🇹

We soar to a comfortable win in Uyo.#SoarSuperEagles #LetsDoItAgain pic.twitter.com/D7F86ZTqIP

— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) September 10, 2023

In form striker, Victor Osimhen, bagged a hat-trick, taking his goal tally to 20 for the Super Eagles, with Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and substitute, Samuel Chukwueze, all on the score sheet, much to the glee of Nigerians at the stadium. 

20 GOALS FOR THE SUPER EAGLES!

Victor Osimhen is goated! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/LadF01YIxj

— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) September 10, 2023

The fans chanted his name and he delivered. Victor Osimhen goal #20#NGASTP #SuperEagles #AFCONQ #BrilaMedia pic.twitter.com/JF2UtFtIHq

— Sports Radio Brila FM (@Brilafm889) September 10, 2023

😳 the fans are massively out to support the Super Eagles.pic.twitter.com/7bZAopMcq1

— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) September 10, 2023

With the team already qualified for the AFCON next year in Ivory Coast, they needed just a point to clinch the top spot in Group A, and they got more than a point, as the result saw to it that Jose Peseiro’s side finished top of the group ahead of Guinea Bissau.