Former Ghanaian captain Asamoah Gyan has offered high praise to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for his stellar performance in the highly anticipated clash against Cameroon during the round of 16 at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a riveting encounter on January 27, 2024, at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian Super Eagles secured a commanding 2-0 victory over their Cameroonian counterparts in the AFCON quarterfinals, sending Cameroon packing back to their home nation.
Asamoah Gyan, revered as Africa’s best footballer, took to his X account to share his admiration for Victor Osimhen. Gyan expressed that Osimhen's passionate approach throughout the game exemplifies the kind of commitment every country desires from its players.
"Osimhen plays with passion. That’s what every country wants their players to do 💪🏿💪🏿🔥," Gyan lauded in a tweet on January 27, 2024.
Osimhen plays with passion. That’s what every country wants their players to do 💪🏿💪🏿🔥
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) January 27, 2024
