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The Digest:

As Nigeria faces a decisive World Cup play-off against Gabon, the nation’s hopes rest heavily on the shoulders of Victor Osimhen. The Galatasaray striker, in formidable form for both club and country, represents the cutting edge of a Super Eagles attack that must now convert potential into victory.

Key Points:
  • Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s key attacking threat heading into the Gabon clash.
  • He has scored in three of Nigeria’s last four World Cup qualifiers.
  • Osimhen brings power, pressing, and decisive finishing to the frontline.
  • His leadership on the pitch elevates the performance of his teammates.
  • The striker has netted nine goals for Galatasaray this 2025/26 season.
  • Nigeria will face Gabon on November 13 in Rabat, Morocco.
  • A win is essential to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive.
In a match where margins are slim and pressure immense, Osimhen embodies the focus and firepower Nigeria needs to navigate its way back to the world stage.

Sources: Goal, Complete Sports