Watch: Victor Osimhen’s frustration – Mistakes Eq. Guinea’s bus for Super Eagles’ after AFCON 2023 opener

The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a disappointing 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea

The standout player for the Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen, displayed his frustration following Nigeria’s lackluster performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

Despite high expectations for a dominant victory given Nigeria’s superior player quality, the Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against the Central African side.

Soccernet.ng captured Osimhen ignoring media questions as he exited the dressing room for the team bus, revealing his evident disappointment.

Watch the video here:

In another video shared by Brila FM, the Napoli forward was seen momentarily confusing Equatorial Guinea’s bus for the Super Eagles’ before correcting himself.

Osimhen, named the current Confederation of African Football Best Player of the Year, showcased his exceptional skills by scoring Nigeria’s equaliser just seconds after Iban Salvador netted the opening goal. The Nigerian fans passionately cheered his name at the Olympique Alassane Ouattara Stadium.

Despite Nigeria’s 15 goal attempts, with only six on target, Osimhen appeared dissatisfied as he couldn’t convert some clear chances into goals to extend his team’s lead.

The Super Eagles are now gearing up for their next challenge, where they hope to turn things around in the 2023 AFCON tournament.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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