Osimhen Hat-Trick Lifts Eagles 4

Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and a goal from Frank Onyeka inspired the Super Eagles to a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, yet the result was not enough to guarantee automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite Nigeria’s convincing win, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana topped Group C after defeating Rwanda 3–0, denying the Super Eagles the group’s direct qualification spot.

Osimhen Hat-Trick Lifts Eagles 4–0. Credit: Business Day

However, Nigeria has now secured a place in the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup.

The Super Eagles’ triumph at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium keeps them in contention for one of the four available playoff slots reserved for the best second-placed teams across the groups.

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