Nigeria produced a stunning extra-time surge to defeat Gabon 4–1 in a dramatic clash at a neutral venue on Thursday evening. After a tense first half that ended goalless, both sides struck in the second period, with Moses Simon opening the scoring for Nigeria before Gabon’s Mario Lemina restored parity late on. The 1–1 draw at full time set the stage for a gripping extra-time showdown.
Once the match moved beyond 90 minutes, the Super Eagles shifted into a higher gear. Chidera Ejuke fired Nigeria ahead in the 97th minute, sparking an onslaught that Gabon could not contain. Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass, scoring twice in quick succession—first in the 102nd minute and then again one minute later—putting the contest firmly out of reach. With further contributions from Wilfred Onyeka and a resilient defensive effort, Nigeria dominated the final moments to seal a convincing victory.
Gabon, despite multiple substitutions and moments of resistance, had no answer for Nigeria’s intensity in extra time. As Osimhen and his teammates celebrated a statement win, fans were left buzzing from one of the most entertaining fixtures of the international break. Can the Super Eagles build on this momentum as they look ahead to their next challenge? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
