Following Nigeria’s victory over South Africa in the AFCON 2023 semi-finals, former South Africa captain Dean Furman has identified Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as a potential ‘star man’ in the upcoming final against Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday.
Despite not scoring in the semi-final tie against Bafana Bafana, Osimhen’s second-half performance, particularly winning a crucial penalty, caught Furman’s attention. Furman, speaking on the BBC World Service, acknowledged Osimhen’s technical prowess, and urged him to bring his A-game to the final.
While Osimhen has only scored one goal in the AFCON so far, Furman believes the talented striker has the potential to shine in the finals and should not be underestimated. The former South Africa captain expressed hope for Osimhen to progress further and become a standout player in the much-awaited championship clash.