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Nigerian duo Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are the last two African Player of the Year winners and inspired the Super Eagles to a crucial win against Rwanda.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) couldn’t help but shower praise on Nigeria’s dynamic duo, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, after the pair combined for a moment of brilliance in the Super Eagles’ vital 2-0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The Nigerian stars, who represent the last two African Player of the Year winners, showed their class with an iconic goal that lit up the match and secured Nigeria’s first win of the qualifying campaign on Friday night.
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06:51 - 22.03.2025
Rwanda nightmare: Osimhen pushes Odegbami out to become Nigeria’s second all-time scorer behind Yekini
Nigeria's hero against Rwanda in the crucial WCQ, Victor Osimhen, is now second to Rashidi Yekini on the list of the Super Eagles' all-time top scorers.
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21:46 - 21.03.2025
Proud of my guys — Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle delighted with crucial win over Rwanda
Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has praised his players after they defeated Rwanda 2-0 to boost their World Cup 2026 qualification hopes.
Osimhen, the 2022-23 African Player of the Year, and Lookman, the 2023-24 recipient, proved why they are regarded as two of the continent’s finest talents.
The defining moment came when Lookman, with pinpoint precision, curled a freekick into the danger zone, where Osimhen rose above the Rwandan defence to head home the opener.
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The goal was a perfect blend of artistry and athleticism, underlining the chemistry between the two forwards as they played together for the first time in the WCQ.
CAF took to its official Instagram channel to celebrate the duo’s brilliance, posting a cheeky yet apt caption:
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“Nothing to see here, just your last 2 African Player of the Year winners.”
The statement, dripping with admiration, highlighted the significance of having two of Africa’s most decorated stars leading Nigeria’s charge on the international stage.
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For the Super Eagles, the win was a lifeline after a stuttering start to their World Cup qualifying journey.
Osimhen, making his first appearance in the 2026 qualifiers, didn’t stop at one as he later added a second goal with a composed finish, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
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10:30 - 23.03.2025
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Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has gone through a rapid rise from debuting for the club to scoring for England on the international stage.
However, it was his connection with Lookman that stole the spotlight and earned CAF’s glowing tribute.
The victory marked a turning point for Nigeria under new coach Eric Chelle, with Osimhen and Lookman proving to be the catalysts.
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As the Super Eagles aim to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the performances of their African Player of the Year winners offer hope and excitement.
For CAF, it was just another day at the office for two of the continent’s brightest stars and nothing to see [t]here, indeed.
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