Nigerians Praise 1 Super Eagles Player After Win Over Sierra Leone in Abuja

• Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday evening, 9 June, started their campaign in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers impressively beating Sierra Leone 2-1
• Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen scored the two goals for the Super Eagles at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja
• Football lovers in Nigeria and elsewhere were impressed with Alex Iwobi's game and saluted him after the tie

Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi has received praises from Nigerians around the world for his brilliant game on Thursday night, 9 June, against Sierra Leone in Abuja.

Jose Peseiro and his wards had to come back from a goal down to beat visiting Sierra Leone 2-1 in the first game of their 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The visitors started the encounter impressively in Abuja and scored the first goal through Jonathan Morsay who finished goalkeeper Francis Uzoho nicely.

Few minutes later, Everton forward Alex Iwobi restored parity for the Super Eagles before Victor Osimhen scored the winner for Nigeria.

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Fans were impressed with Alex Iwobi's attacking style of football in the midfield for the Super Eagles against Sierra Leone.

See some reactions below about Iwobi

Iwobi, Osimhen on Target As Super Eagles Fight Back to Defeat Sierra Leone in 2023 AFCON Qualifier

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on a winning note after coming from a goal down against Sierra Leone.

Jonathan Morsay gave the Leone Stars a surprise 1-0 lead in an empty Moshood Abiola Stadium after beating Nigerian defender, Calvin Bassey to nod home.

Sierra Leone almost doubled their lead after a shot from their attacker hit the woodwork following a brilliant save from Francis Uzoho.

The Super Eagles however picked up their tempo and responded as Alex Iwobi equalized to make it 1-1 in the 16th minute following a great build-up play with Moses Simon.

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Victor Osimhen gave the Super Eagles the lead just before halftime after slotting in another Moses Simon assist to make it 2-1 in favour of Nigeria at the break.

The Super Eagles tried to extend their lead in the second half but met a resolute defensive display from the Leone Stars as they failed to cause another upset like they did the last time they battled from four goals down to earn a 4-4 draw against Nigeria.

Nigeria would hold on to earn Jose Peseiro his first victory as Super Eagles Manger after the Portuguese coach had lost his first two games in charge of the national team.