By Koyejo Onatade
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday evening recorded an emphatic 4–0 win over Benin Republic in their qualifier match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, two of which came from towering headers that highlighted his strength and precision in front of goal.
Before the game, many football fans had doubted the Super Eagles’ chances, following inconsistent performances in earlier fixtures.
But the Nigerian side answered their critics in style with a dominant display that kept the home crowd roaring from start to finish.
The fourth goal came deep into stoppage time when Frank Onyeka slotted home in the 90+1 minute, capping a fine evening for the three-time African champions.
The result lifted spirits across the nation and restored confidence in the team’s qualifying campaign.
It also reinforced Osimhen’s reputation as one of Africa’s most dependable forwards, as he led by example to secure all three points for Nigeria.
The Super Eagles will look to maintain the momentum in the play-off for which they have qualified as it is South Africa that have bagged the World Cup ticket from their group.
They secured 18 points while the Eagles have 17.