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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesu\u0301s Owono has vowed to stop Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen when both teams clash in Sunday\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tie.<\/p>\n

Owono also promised to stop Osimhen\u2019s teammates Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi and Ahmed Musa.<\/p>\n

Both teams are in Group A alongside the host nation Ivory Coast.<\/p>\n

Osimhen was the top scorer during the 2023 AFCON qualifying series with 10 goals.<\/p>\n

The Napoli attacker was ahead of Senegal\u2019s Sadio Mane.<\/p>\n

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Owono said, \u201cI will do my best to stop Victor Osimhen and the other Super Eagles players in order to get a positive result in the first match.\u201d<\/p>\n

The kick-off time for the match is 3: 00 pm.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesu\u0301s Owono has vowed to stop Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen when both teams clash in Sunday\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tie. Owono also promised to stop Osimhen\u2019s teammates Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Terem Moffi and Ahmed Musa. 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