Ighalo, who remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football icons, took time to commend the Galatasaray marksman for his consistency, work rate and match-winning influence throughout the tournament.
According to the former Manchester United and Al-Shabab forward, Osimhen’s performances have once again underlined his importance to the Super Eagles and justified his status as one of Africa’s finest strikers.
The ex-international noted that Osimhen’s hunger, physical presence and relentless pressing have been instrumental in Nigeria’s strong showing at the continental showpiece. He described the striker’s movement off the ball, aerial strength and eye for goal as key qualities that continue to unsettle opposition defences.
Ighalo further praised Osimhen’s leadership on the pitch, stressing that beyond scoring goals, the Napoli-born star has inspired his teammates with passion, discipline and an unwavering desire to succeed for the nation. He added that such attributes are vital in high-pressure tournaments like the AFCON, where mental strength often separates champions from contenders.
The former Super Eagles goal poacher also encouraged Osimhen to remain focused and injury-free, noting that the nation is proud of his commitment and resilience. He expressed optimism that with sustained momentum and collective team effort, Nigeria stands a strong chance of lifting the coveted trophy.
As the AFCON progresses, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora will be hoping that Osimhen’s fine form, coupled with the guidance and support of legends like Ighalo, will propel the Super Eagles to continental glory.
