The Super Eagles concluded their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a resounding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday evening.
Nigeria entered their final fixture needing a convincing win, having kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2–1 triumph over Lesotho last weekend.
They began brightly against Gernot Rohr’s side, with Victor Osimhen finding the net within the opening three minutes.
Osimhen doubled the lead with a header just before half-time, as the Eagles took firm control of proceedings in Uyo.
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The Galatasaray striker completed his hat-trick in the second half, before Frank Onyeka added a late fourth with a well-struck volley.
The result ensured Nigeria finished second in Group C, behind South Africa, who thrashed Rwanda 3–0 to secure the automatic qualification spot.