DR Congo clashThe Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has called Victor Osimhen "the best striker in the world right now" ahead of Sunday’s

Victor Osimhen is getting closer than ever to becoming Nigeria’s all-time top scorer. With every game he plays, the Super Eagles striker continues to write his name deeper into the country’s football history.

Around the half-hour mark, hundreds of Gabon fans swarmed into the stand behind Nigeria’s goalkeeper Nwabali. They waved flags, blew whistles and banged drums. It’s no coincidence that the momentum in the first half shifted in Gabon’s favour following their arrival. Aubameyang and denis Bouanga started to threaten on the counter.