"Victor Osimhen scored twice for Nigeria in extra time, with Chidera Ejuke also netting in the additional period, after Mario Lemina's late equaliser kept the contest going beyond 90 minutes. Gabon were let off the hook after four minutes when Akor Adams' effort was smothered by goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba after they failed to clear a long ball from Alex Iwobi, while Osimhen miscued a header from close range soon after."
"Referee Abongile Tom was sent to the pitchside VAR monitor in the early moments of the second half, with Gabon appealing for a penalty after Bright Osayi-Samuel pulled Aaron Appindangoye's shirt during a corner, but he opted against awarding a spot-kick. Appindangoye was then left with his head in his hands with 12 minutes to go after his poor pass was intercepted by Adams, who took the ball around Mbaba before scoring into an unguarded net."
Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 after extra time, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice and Chidera Ejuke also scoring in extra time. Mario Lemina had equalised late in regulation to force extra time. Gabon threatened early when Akor Adams' effort was saved by goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba, and Osimhen missed close chances during normal time. A VAR review in the second half rejected Gabon's penalty appeal after Bright Osayi-Samuel pulled Aaron Appindangoye's shirt. Appindangoye's intercepted pass allowed Adams to score, and extra time finishing by Ejuke and Osimhen secured Nigeria's victory.
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