WCQ: I apologised for second-half miss, vowed to correct it – Osimhen

Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen has addressed his performance following the team’s 4-1 victory over Gabon in Thursday’s World Cup Qualifiers match.

Osimhen shook off a one-on-one miss in the second half to score a brace, earning praise from fans and critics alike.

Speaking after the match in a video posted on Instagram, Osimhen disclosed that he remains focused and composed even after making mistakes.

“Sometimes I score the goal that no one believes and sometimes I lose the one that people think I’m going to score. But that doesn’t take away… I always have this mentality.”

He added that he apologised to the team after his second-half miss, and promised to correct it in extra time.

“At first, I told them I’m sorry, and I told them I’m going to correct it in extra time. And I’m happy I did it.
“Kudos to the guys who gave me the assist to score those two goals. I’m happy about the mentality of the team, all of us.

“Thank you also to so many Super Eagles fans all over the world who have scored with us, who have gone through it all with us. This win is also for them,” he said.

Osimhen also acknowledged the challenges of the next round, adding that the Super Eagles would give everything to ensure a place in the final.

“The next round is not going to be easy either. We will give everything to make sure that we go to the final,” he stated.

Source: The Sun