Victor Osimhen scored in the 3rd minute to give Nigeria a perfect start in their crucial World Cup 2026 qualifier against Benin. The early goal for the Super Eagles came after a well-placed pass from Chukwueze, which Osimhen expertly finished past the goalkeeper.
This match is part of a tense finale to the CAF qualification stage, with both Nigeria and Benin needing a victory to keep their World Cup dreams alive. South Africa is also in contention, creating a complex scenario for qualification. Nigeria's path to the World Cup is intricate and depends on other match results, including their own performance against Benin and Rwanda's game against South Africa.
Nigeria had a difficult campaign leading up to this match, but a recent win kept their hopes alive. The team expressed the pressure to win, acknowledging the mental challenge ahead, with their coach stating they "must win and nothing more." The situation is further complicated by th... download the app to read more
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