Nigerian frontline striker, Victor Osimhen on Sunday evening scored a hat-trick as Nigeria comfortably defeated Sao Tome and Principe in the final match of the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers 6:0.
Jose Peseiro’s team came into the game having secured 12 points from five matches and on top of Group A. They have already secured enough points to qualify for the 2023 Nations Cup.
Their opponent, Sao Tome even before the clash were out of contention having managed to get just a point and were bottom of Group A.
Sao Tome however, hoped to prove a point after their captain, Luis Leal, boasted his team are in Uyo to “thrash” and “humiliate” the Super Eagles.
But the Nigerian side excited their fans at the Godswill Akpabio cStadium, Uyo early in the game when the Eagles pressed and scored the opener in the 13th minute.
The hat-trick from Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen and a goal each from Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and substitute, Samuel Chukwueze ensured Eagles finished top of Group A ahead of Guinea Bissau.
