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.