Super Eagles Incredible 2026 World Cup Journey. How NIGERIA Thrashed Benin To Book CAF Playoff Spot

A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a sensational goal by substitute Frank Onyeka ensured a 4-0 win for Nigeria over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday evening. The victory was good enough to send Nigeria to the Four-Team CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The three-time African champions knew before kickoff that they would qualify automatically from Group C if they defeated Benin Republic by any margin and South Africa failed to defeat Rwanda in Nelspruit. However, Bafana Bafana raced to a 2-0 lead over the Amavubi at Mbombela, and not to be outdone, the Super Eagles also went into recess with two unreplied goals up on the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.