The striker assisted Martin Terrier for the opening goal in the 17th minute before finding the back of the net himself in the 30th and 75th minutes to give his team a comfortable win on the road.
The 25-year-old celebrated his first goal by pulling down his shorts, much to the consternation of fans and viewers.
The video of his celebration immediately went viral, drawing reactions from football enthusiasts.
In response to the comments from fans, the Super Eagles striker explained the reason behind the bizzaire celebration, attributing it to a popular social media trend in his home country of Nigeria, adding that the gesture was not meant to offend or provoke anyone.
“I didn’t want to provoke anyone,” he said.
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