Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass performance on Tuesday night, netting a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4–0 in their FIFA World Cup qualifying encounter.
The Galatasaray forward opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, finishing off a brilliant assist from Samuel Chukwueze after a swift attacking move.
Osimhen doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 37th minute, again teed up by Chukwueze.
The Super Eagles continued their dominance after the break, and Osimhen completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to make it 3–0.
Substitute Frank Onyeka put the icing on the cake in the 90th minute with a fine finish, sealing an emphatic 4–0 victory for the Super Eagles.
With the victory, the Super Eagles have secured a place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers (#FIFAWCQ2026), keeping their hopes of reaching the global tournament alive.
Meanwhile, South Africa, who defeated Rwanda 3–0, top the qualifying group and have already booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
COURTESY: BBC
