Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick inspired Nigeria to a 4–0 win over Benin Republic in their final Group C match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday — but it wasn’t enough to seal automatic qualification, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles started brightly at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Osimhen breaking the deadlock inside three minutes. After bursting through Benin’s defence, he latched onto a pass from...
South Africa have handed a surprise call-up to striker Ashley Cupido as a late replacement for the injured Lyle Foster ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Mbombela on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Stellenbosch star joins Bafana Bafana after Burnley striker Foster failed to recover from an injury picked up during Friday’s goalless draw with Zimbabwe in Durban. The 24-year-old forward...
William Troost-Ekong believes the Super Eagles are determined to give their all when they face Benin Republic in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Nigeria, currently third in Group C with 14 points, must beat their West African neighbours and hope South Africa drop points against Rwanda to secure qualification. Captain Troost-Ekong acknowledged that the team’s fate is not...
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr says his team are confident of getting all three points against Nigeria in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday, but admits they must stay compact to contain the Super Eagles’ attacking threat, Afrosport reports. Benin sit top of Group C with 17 points, ahead of South Africa (15) and Nigeria (14). A win will seal a...
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr says his return to Nigeria is all about business and not a sentimental trip down memory lane, Afrosport reports. Rohr, who was in charge of the Super Eagles from 2016 to 2021, was sacked after a dip in form and has since rebuilt his career with Benin, now on the verge of making history. He led Nigeria to a third-place finish...
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