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Osimhen Scores Hat-trick as Nigeria humiliate São Tomé and principe

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Sunday evening, trashed their opponents from Sai Tome and Principe at the Godswill Akpabior stadium in Uyo, Nigeria.

The Eagles proved to strong for their opponents as they put 6 unreplied goals past the foes in their Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualification.

Victor Osimhen took home the match ball as he netted a hattrick in the rout.

The first half ended 2-0 with an opener from the Napoli hitman followed by another from fellow striker, Ademola Lookman .

The second half provided more goals as in-form Nottingham Forest marksman, Taiwo Awoniyi, joined the goals party after the restart.

Two quick fire goals in the space of 10minutes from Osimhen followed.

New AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, completed the rout in the 84th minute in a clash the Eagles controlled from start finish.

The game ended 6-0, a much needed win for Nigeria in their quest for an AFCON place next year.

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