Nigeria’s forward #09 Victor Osimhen (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen has thanked Nigerian fans across the world for their unwavering support following the team’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In a video message shared on social media on Saturday, the Galatasaray forward expressed gratitude to supporters and pledged that the team would build on the momentum to reach the final and lift the continental trophy.
“Hello to the Super Eagles fans. Thank you so much for your support worldwide. This victory was not easy and I’m happy that the team got the win against Algeria,” Osimhen said.
The 26-year-old striker acknowledged the difficulty of the encounter against one of Africa’s top-ranked teams.
“Thank you for your support and we continue to build on this momentum and hopefully we get to the final and win it. Thank you very much,” he added.
He also emphasised the importance of taking the competition one match at a time while expressing confidence in his teammates’ abilities.
“Hopefully, one game at a time. It’s not going to be easy, but of course, I believe in this team, I believe in the players. One game at a time,” he stated.
The victory sets up a semi-final clash against host nation Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Nigeria last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 in South Africa, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
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