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Michelle Alozie has joined Nigerians to praise Victor Osimhen after he saved Nigeria's Super Eagles against Benin Republic.
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has praised Victor Osimhen after his heroic performance in Nigeria's recent AFCONQ2025 match against Benin Republic.
The talented Super Falcons player took to Instagram to celebrate Osimhen's landmark goal, posting a ‘man superhero’ emoji in response to her compatriot's social media update following the game.
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Osimhen was key in securing a 1-1 draw for the Super Eagles in their AFCON 2025 qualifying clash.
After a challenging first half where Nigeria fell behind due to a mistake by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Osimhen rose to the occasion in the second 45.
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He scored the equaliser with a powerful header in the 81st minute, marking his 23rd goal for the national team and tying him with Nigerian legend Segun Odegbami as the second-highest scorer in Super Eagles history.
Alozie's enthusiastic support reflects the strong bond within Nigerian football, as players from different national teams celebrate each other's successes.
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Her comment on Osimhen’s post highlights not only her admiration for his talent but also the spirit of unity among Nigerian athletes.
The Super Eagles have already qualified for AFCON 2025, and Osimhen’s performance against Benin further solidifies his status as a key player for the team.
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With this milestone, he is now on track to chase Rashidi Yekini’s record of 37 goals, which stands as the all-time high for Nigeria.
Coach Augustine Eguavoen and his Eagles will return to Nigeria to prepare for their final qualifying match against Rwanda and Osimhen's contributions will be crucial again.
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The Super Eagles will look to build on their momentum from this match, with players like Alozie cheering them on from all corners of Nigerian football.
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