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Hat-trick Victor Osimhen 'overwhelmed' with performance against Libya

Victor Osimhen is delighted with his impressive performance for Nigeria U23 in their 4-0 victory over Libya in Tuesday’s second leg 2019 U 23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

On the back of a first-leg 2-0 defeat to the Libyans, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr released the 20-year-old along with three of his players eligible to play in the competition to help the side avoid elimination and the youngster delivered.

The on-loan Wolfsburg forward scored a hat-trick and provided another to David Okereke as Imama Amapakabo’s side cruised to a comfortable victory at the Stephen Keshi Stadium and advance into the final round of the qualifying series.