Nigeria "We Encouraged Him": Troost-Ekong on Osimhen's Miss and Redemption

The Digest:

Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and teammate Samuel Chukwueze have reflected on Victor Osimhen's dramatic extra-time performance against Gabon, emphasizing their support after his late regulation-time miss that nearly cost Nigeria the match.

Key Points:

• Victor Osimhen missed a clear chance in stoppage time against Gabon.
• The miss forced the World Cup playoff match into extra time.
• Captain William Troost-Ekong immediately encouraged Osimhen not to be disheartened.
• Osimhen responded by scoring two crucial goals in extra time.
• Samuel Chukwueze acknowledged that such misses are part of football.
• He praised Osimhen for ultimately delivering a "fantastic" performance.
• The 4-1 victory sent Nigeria to the playoff final.

In the crucible of high-stakes competition, a team's true strength is often revealed not in flawless play but in its capacity to recover from near-disaster together.

Sources: Soccernet