President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has saluted the Super Eagles for their impressive display in the win over Panthers of Gabon.
The Super Eagles defeated Thierry Mouyouma’s side 4-1 in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Rabat on Thursday night.
Victor Osimhen bagged a brace for the Super Eagles in the keenly contested encounter, with Jerome Adams Akor and Chidera Ejuke also on target.
Eric Chelle’s men will face Democratic Republic of Congo, who defeated Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-0 in the final on Sunday.
Gusau backed them to beat the Leopards in the final.
“We are happy with the result. The players rose stoutly to the occasion and made Nigeria proud with a solid performance. No doubt, they have that grit, guts and winning mentality to conquer whoever turns out to be the opposition in Sunday’s Final.