US EditionSouth Africa Beat Rwanda to Advance to 2026 World Cup as Nigeria Crush Benin
Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick and Frank Onyeka added a late goal as Nigeria secured second place in Group C with 17 points, advancing to the CAF playoffs for a chance at World Cup qualification.
- On Tuesday, the Super Eagles beat Benin 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, securing a place in the CAF playoffs and keeping 2026 World Cup hopes alive.
- Long ago, Nigeria's campaign faltered with a 1-1 draw in Uyo and a June 7, 2024 defeat to Benin that made a final-day win essential.
- Victor Osimhen opened the scoring with a hat-trick, including an early goal and a close-range finish, while substitute Frank Onyeka added a stoppage-time fourth.
- Finishing second, Nigeria trails South Africa national team by one point, forcing the Super Eagles into the CAF playoff round between November 10 and 18.
- Looking toward March 2026, Osimhen's hat-trick raised his tally to 29 goals in 44 matches, while the playoff winner advances to the Six-Team Intercontinental Playoff in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico.
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The Super Eagles will now take the longer, more dangerous route to the World Cup: the playoffs. But this was a performance that showed renewed bite, belief, and identity under new boss Eric Chelle
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Nigeria Miss Automatic World Cup Spot, Head To Playoffs - Daily Trust
Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4–0 demolition of Benin Republic in Uyo yesterday reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes — but it was not enough to secure automatic qualification, as South Africa clinched top spot in Group C of the African qualifiers. Despite a commanding performance inspired by Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and a late strike from Frank Onyeka, the Super Eagles finished second in the group, just one point behind South Africa, and will no…
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thengblog.com.ngChelle lauds Super Eagles after 4-0 win over Benin
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players following the team’s commanding win over Benin Republic. The West Africans thrashed Gernot Rohr’s side 4-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick, while substitute Frank Onyeka netted the fourth deep into stoppage time. The Super Eagles secured a place in the playoffs …
South Africa beat Rwanda to advance to 2026 World Cup as Nigeria crush Benin
South Africa won the three-horse race on Tuesday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost 4-0 in Nigeria. .
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