Victor Osimhen: Fans Chant Nigerian Striker’s Name After AFCON Win Over Cameroon, Video

• Victor Osimhen played well in the Super Eagles win at the AFCON over Cameroon
• The Nigerian international was cheered on by fans at the stadium after the match
• The Super Eagles forward provided an assist to one of Nigeria's goals in the game

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen seems to have found his groove again after playing an important role for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

A brace from former RB Leipzig forward, Ademola Lookman, gave his country a 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions in their Round of 16 clash.

While Napoli striker, Osimhen was not on the scoresheet again for the Super Eagles, he did provide a crucial assist for one of Lookman's goals in the game.

Going into the knockout tie, there had been a lot of talk about Osimhen's underwhelming performance in the competition, but it was a different case in the second-round tie against Cameroon.

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In a video shared on social media, fans were spotted chanting the name of the Super Eagles star after the game, with the former Lille striker even playing 'conductor' as Nigeria celebrated their victory.

Osimhen's moment with the fans also stirred up many reactions on X (formerly Twitter):

@iamthepreence said:

"He didn't score goals, but he was a full-time a tormenting striker for the Cameroon defence. He made them work more than what their FA will give them."

@DaviesAyo8 said:

"We have the African best footballer as the leader in our team. I’m convinced super eagles will make Nigerians proud 🦅"

@walegrvy said:

"Man was solid all through. A TANK! Africa’s best for a reason."

@delicate_onyx said:

"He deserves all the flowers he gets. In short, give him the whole garden."

@Adehood1994 said:

"Don't know y am crying watching the video, really happy because last week some of my friends kick against me saying he deserves African best, I am glad because today he proved them all wrong 🥺🥺🥺🥺"

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@damola_ade77 said:

"The guy is giving us 100%, that 1st goal, he had the right to be selfish after the way he won the ball but he wanted us to win more than he wanted to score."

Nigeria will face Angola in the next round of the competition, with their quarter-final clash set for February 2 in Abidjan.

Fans praise Osimhen's display against Cameroon

Sports Brief earlier reported on Nigeria fans reacting to Osimhen's stellar performance after the Round of 16 win against Cameroon.

Legions on social media hailed the Napoli striker for putting so much effort into the AFCON game against the Indomitable Lions.