AFCON 2023: Osimhen Hilariously Claims He Has ‘Voice’ Injury After Nigeria Beat Cameroon, Video

• Victor Osimhen played yet another crucial role in Nigeria's 2023 AFCON quest
• The 25-year-old helped the Super Eagles beat Cameroon to reach the quarterfinals
• He also channelled his inner comedian after the game with a hilarious gesture

Victor Osimhen showcased his humorous side after playing a key role in Nigeria's victory over arch-rivals Cameroon in the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

Despite not finding the net himself, the reigning African Footballer of the Year delivered an outstanding all-around performance, contributing to Nigeria's 2-0 win and securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

Osimhen's impactful performance

Ademola Lookman netted a goal on either side of halftime, and Osimhen, displaying versatility, provided the assist for the first goal.

Osimhen's impactful defensive contributions included winning six ground duels, five aerial duels, two clearances, and executing a successful tackle, as reported by Sofascore.

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His passionate and valiant performance garnered praise from various quarters, including retired Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan, Africa's finest goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup and a scorer of eight goals at the AFCON.

Osimhen suffers 'voice' injury

However, in the aftermath of the game, it seemed Osimhen may have lost his voice during the team's celebration.

As customary post-match practice involves players engaging with journalists in the mixed zone, the 25-year-old humorously pointed to his throat, muttering, "My voice, my voice," in a footage captured by Sports Brief.

This gesture suggested that he had encountered a temporary loss of voice, playfully indicating that an interview might not be possible at that moment.

Here is the video:

Fans hail Osimhen's display vs Cameroon

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's standout player, played a crucial role in shaping the game's narrative by orchestrating the opening goal with a sublime pass to his strike partner, Ademola Lookman, who skillfully scored the first of his two goals.

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The victory earned Jose Pesiero's team a spot in the quarterfinals.

While Lookman made a notable impact on the scoresheet for Peseiro's men, it is Osimhen's remarkable performance that has ignited a social media frenzy, with fans swiftly sharing their reactions, Sports Brief reported.