Super Eagles invitee and Man-of-the match, Victor Osimhen’s hattrick ensured Nigeria qualified for the next round of the African Cup of Nation for Under-23 finals in Egypt later this year.
The Dream Team humiliated Libya 4-0 after a tough first half that ended 1-0 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Nigeria’s U23 team had last Wednesday lost 0-2 to Libya in Tunisia but turned the table against the stubborn Libyans as the first half ended 1-0 in favour of the hosts.
The Dream Team had four goal attempts hitting the woodwork in the first half but got it right in the second round as Osimhen’s double and super-sub David Okereke completed the 3-0 second half rout in front of the home fans.
Nigeria now qualified for the 3rd U23 African Cup of Nations coming up in November in Egypt.
Nigeria are the defending champions of the U23 African Nations Cup.
The Dream team are four million naira (N4 million) richer now as Super Eagles stand-in captain, Ahmed Musa promised One million naira per goal.
