The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the World Cup playoffs in emphatic fashion after thrashing Benin Republic 4–0 on Tuesday.
Victor Osimhen was the star of the night, netting a sensational hat-trick to fire Nigeria past their West African neighbours, while Frank Onyeka added a stunning volley to complete the rout.
With the victory, Nigeria secured their spot in the playoff round of the World Cup qualifiers, keeping their hopes of a place at the global showpiece alive.
Meanwhile, South Africa sealed direct qualification to the World Cup after a commanding 3–0 win over Rwanda. The Bafana Bafana side topped their group in style to confirm their ticket to football’s biggest stage.
