Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and a Frank Onyeka strike earned the Super Eagles a convincing four-nil win against Benin Republic, but it was not enough as they missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Osimhen gave Super Eagles the lead on three minutes as he ran on to a through pass from Chukwueze before slotting past the keeper.
In the 37th minute Osimhen made it 2-0 as he rose to head Chukwueze’s cross past Benin Republic keeper, and in the 51st minute, Osimhen completed his hat-trick as he nodded home Moses Simon’s well-taken set piece.
Second-half substitute Frank Onyeka made it four-nil as he rifled home a cross from Simon to seal the win for Nigeria.
Super Eagles failed to secure an automatic qualification ticket as South Africa‘s Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 to emerge Group C winners.
