Nigeria star striker, Victor Osimhen has affirmed that scoring is secondary to the success of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Despite finding the net only once in five games, Osimhen, the current African Footballer of the Year, remains focused on team achievement.
Speaking to beIN Sports after Nigeria's triumph against Angola, the Napoli emphasized the collective goal of winning the title, expressing gratitude for being part of the Super Eagles and highlighting the childhood dream of reaching the final.
“I dream of winning the title. The last time was in 2013. I am very happy to win and qualify for the semi-finals,” he said.
“We are all in a positive mental state, and coach Jose Peseiro also has an excellent outlook on the team’s project.
“I have the mentality that if I do not score, I will go back to defending, and if I score a goal, I will also go back to defending this goal.
“Even if we are late, we must continue to believe in ourselves. I am very lucky to be with the Super Eagles.
“It has been my dream since childhood, and we must take advantage of this to reach the final.”
Nigeria in the semifinal is aiming for the AFCON title as for the fourth time.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun