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Africa Cup of Nations: Osimhen rescues Super Eagle blushes in draw with Equatorial Guinea

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Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring for Nigeria.[CAF]

Victor Osimhen scored as Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by underdog Equatorial Guinea in a tight Group A match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe on Sunday.

Ivan Salvador beautifully steered the ball into the bottom corner from the penalty spot to give Equatorial Guinea the lead in the 36th minute before the Napoli man salvaged a point for the African giants.

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