The Super Eagles delivered a statement performance with a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin, sealing their place in next month’s CAF World Cup play-offs.
Victor Osimhen was the star of the night, firing a sensational hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late fourth to wrap up a perfect evening for Nigeria.
With this result, Nigeria secures one of the four available play-off slots, keeping their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive ahead of the intercontinental play-off round scheduled for March.
Match Summary
3′ — Goal! ✅ Nigeria 1–0 Benin (Osimhen)
Osimhen wasted no time, converting early to give Nigeria the perfect start.
37′ — Goal! ✅ Nigeria 2–0 Benin (Osimhen)
The Napoli striker doubled the lead with a composed finish after a slick attacking move.
51′ — Goal! ✅ Nigeria 3–0 Benin (Osimhen — Hat-trick)
Osimhen completed his hat-trick shortly after the break, officially putting the game out of reach.
90+1′ — Goal! ✅ Nigeria 4–0 Benin (Frank Onyeka)
Substitute Frank Onyeka added the final touch, slotting home in stoppage time to cap a dominant display.
Nigeria Starting XI
Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Zaidu, Calvin Bassey, Akor Adams, Stanley Nwabali, Benjamin Fredrick
Subs Featured: Frank Onyeka, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and others available on the bench including Troost-Ekong and Adeleye.
Benin XI
Cédric Hountondji, Mounié, Kiki, Olivier Verdon, Aiyegun Tosin, Marcel Dandjinou, Mohamed Tijani, Andréas Hountondji, Tamimou Ouorou, Dokou Dodo, Imourane Hassane
Nigeria’s qualification hopes are now very much alive, with the team looking sharp and full of confidence ahead of the decisive CAF Play-Off Round.
