EAGLES BEAT BENIN 4–0, HOPE FOR PLAY-OFFS ALIVE 🇳🇬⚽
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes with an emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic.
The win in Port Novo lifts Nigeria to second place in Group C with 17 points, level with Benin but ahead on superior goal difference, keeping their play-off qualification dreams alive.
Group leaders South Africa secured their automatic ticket to the World Cup after beating Rwanda 3–0, finishing with 18 points.
Nigeria will now wait for the official play-off fixtures as they fight for a spot at the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
📌 Match highlights:
Nigeria 4–0 Benin Republic
South Africa 3–0 Rwanda
Group Standings:
1. 🇿🇦 South Africa — 18 pts ✅ (Qualified)
2. 🇳🇬 Nigeria — 17 pts (Play-offs)
3. 🇧🇯 Benin — 17 pts (Eliminated on goal difference)
The Eagles’ commanding performance has renewed optimism among fans, with many hopeful the team will secure a World Cup berth through the final qualifying stage.
