{"id":123770,"date":"2025-11-14T01:19:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T00:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=123770"},"modified":"2025-11-14T01:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T00:19:15","slug":"after-bonus-saga-super-eagles-thrash-gabon-with-4-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/after-bonus-saga-super-eagles-thrash-gabon-with-4-1\/","title":{"rendered":"After Bonus Saga, Super Eagles Thrash Gabon\u00a0 with 4\u20131\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nigeria roared back from pre-match unrest to crush Gabon 4\u20131 in extra time, booking a spot in the African play-off final for the 2026 World Cup.<\/div>\n
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The match ended 1\u20131 after regulation time, forcing extra time, where Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen scored in quick succession to put the Super Eagles in control.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Osimhen, who had earlier missed a clear chance deep into stoppage time, celebrated passionately after his first goal, removing both his face mask and shirt.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0The Galatasaray forward doubled his tally five minutes into the second period of extra time, effectively sealing Nigeria\u2019s victory.<\/div>\n
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Nigeria had briefly appeared set to win in regulation time when Akor Adams capitalized on a defensive error to score in the 78th minute.<\/div>\n
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However, Gabon\u2019s Mario Lemina leveled in the 89th minute, with his shot deflecting off a defender, sending the game into extra time. Clinical finishing ultimately proved decisive, as the Super Eagles pulled away to secure a commanding win.<\/div>\n
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Coming off a period of unrest over unpaid bonuses, many Nigerians were anxious about the team\u2019s performance, especially after missed training sessions and the frustration sparked by the Nigerian Football Federation\u2019s delay in addressing the issue.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Despite these challenges, the Super Eagles delivered a resounding victory, giving their fans relief and reason to celebrate.<\/div>\n
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Nigeria will take on either Cameroon or DR Congo in Sunday\u2019s African play-off final at 19:00 GMT, with the victor earning a place in the six-team intercontinental qualifying tournament in March, a crucial step toward securing one of the final two spots at the 2026 World Cup.<\/div>\n
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Congratulations to the Super Eagles for a dominant performance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n