CAN 2024: why Victor Osimhen is essential in Nigeria even when he does not score. Lacking success since the start of this CAN where he only scored one goal, the Nigerian striker nevertheless delivered a high-level match in the round of 16 against Cameroon (2-0) “He didn't score but he had a fantastic match,” explained José Peseiro after qualifying against Cameroon.
“The stats don't tell everything, they don't give a player's influence on the match, ” believes former Cameroonian goalkeeper Joseph-Antoine Bell.