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Afcon 2021 qualifiers Sunday wrap: Nigeria, Senegal surge ahead

Osimhen stars as the Super Eagles notch another win

Victor Osimhen scored a brace and set up goals for Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze as Nigeria upstaged Lesotho 4-2 in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group L match.

It was another come-from-behind victory for the Super Eagles who now enjoy a three-point lead in their group after two wins in as many matches in this qualifying campaign.

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But the star of the show this time around was Lille forward Osimhen who fired in a double and also provided assists for Iwobi and Chukwueze.