Tremendous Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has mirrored on Victor Osimhen’s missed chance within the closing phases of the workforce’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in opposition to Gabon.
Osimhen missed a sitter after he was arrange by an excellent cross from Wilfred Ndidi.
The Galatasaray striker’s failure to convert the chance despatched the sport into further time.
The 26-year-old, nonetheless, scored twice in further time to assist Nigeria safe a 4-1 win.
Troost-Ekong mentioned they inspired the ahead to maintain going on the finish of 90 minutes.
“Once I noticed him working on the goalkeeper, I used to be positive he was going to rating however after that we tried to encourage him and tried to make sure that he wasn’t disheartened,” he advised ESPN Africa.
Samuel Chukwueze additionally mirrored on the miss by Osimhen.
“Nevertheless it’s soccer typically it occurs, all people is aware of he can rating that type of purpose and he gave us two objectives and it’s implausible,” Chukwueze mentioned.
