Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, has expressed confidence in Victor Osimhen’s ability to lead Nigeria to qualification for next year’s FIFA World Cup.
Osimhen was the standout performer as he netted a hat-trick in the Super Eagles’ emphatic 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in their final Group C encounter.
The result sealed Nigeria’s place in next month’s playoffs in Morocco, where Eric Chelle’s men will face Gabon.
Reacting to Osimhen’s stellar display, Ogu took to his X handle to pour out his admiration for the Napoli striker.
He wrote, “My heart felt Love to @victorosimhen9. Brother, I love you. Thank you for all you do for, first Nigeria, yourself and your family. I have known you for years and listen, you are an amazing human and trust me, every time around u, I could feel and understand your hunger.
“2019 Afcon in Egypt, I saw how hungry you were, fighting, working and wanting to show everyone you were ready but I also believe God knows the best. S/O to Rohr for charging you even tho it wasn’t what you wanted then. But look at you today.
“Brother trust me, your goals (against Benin Republic) brought tears out of my eyes o. You will remain my best striker in the world. I trust u to take us to the World Cup. God bless u Eshin. May his light forever shine upon your life. God bless Nigeria and the Super Eagles. All the best.”
Ogu, who featured for Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, was also part of former coach Gernot Rohr’s squad to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
