Former captain Asamoah Gyan from Ghana has expressed admiration for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his remarkable performance against Cameroon.
The clash between the Nigerian Super Eagles and the Cameroonians occurred in the round of 16 of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Notably, Nigeria emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Cameroon in the 2023 AFCON quarterfinals, leading to their opponent's exit from the tournament.
This significant match unfolded on January 27, 2024, at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Côte d’Ivoire.
Asmoah Gyan, Former Black Stars Captain. source: Instagram
Asamoah Gyan, recognized as Africa’s best footballer, shared on his X account that Victor Osimhen is a player driven by passion. He further emphasized that Osimhen's passionate performance throughout the game against Cameroon is precisely what every country desires from its players.
His exact words were: “Osimhen plays with passion. That’s what every country wants their players to do”.
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