Super Eagles beat Benin 4-0, eyes play-offs spot

ByEnigma 808

The Super Eagles delivered a dominant 4–0 win over Benin Republic in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier, but it wasn’t enough to secure an automatic spot. The victory put Nigeria in contention for a play-off spot, and they’re now likely to be one of the four best runners-up from Africa, after a rocky start to their campaign.

Gernot Rohr’s hopes of revenge were dashed as his Benin side failed to make history by securing their first-ever World Cup ticket on Nigerian soil. Despite some criticism leading up to the match, Victor Osimhen silenced his doubters with a clinical hat-trick, proving again why he’s one of the world’s best finishers.

The performance was the Super Eagles’ most impressive in a long while, dominating Benin from start to finish, leaving fans wondering why it took until the final game for the team to truly show their potential.

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