WCQ2026: Nigeria Thrash Benin 4-0,Miss Automatic Qualification 

Tunde Omoniyi 

Nigeria Super Eagles has failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Despite a convincing 4-0 win and Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s goal over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, it was not enough,as South Africa also defeated Rwanda 3-0 to top the group with 18 points.

While Nigeria closely followed in second place with 17 points,Nigeria stands a strong chance of qualifying as one of the best runners-up, which would give the West Africans a second opportunity to reach the World Cup through the play-offs.

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