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Nigeria’s talisman, Victor Osimhen says the country’s 4-0 drubbing of Benin Republic in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match was superb and relishing.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4-0 in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualification at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

In the said encounter, Osimhen’s hat-trick and second-half goal from substitute Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria three points against Benin in its quest to qualify for the World Cup.

Although the goals were not enough to give Nigeria a straight qualification ticket, as leaders, South Africa secured three points by beating Rwanda 3-0, qualifying for the World Cup tournament in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

But, the Nigerian side qualified for the next stage of qualifiers, where they will confront Gabon, Cameroon and another African team in the  CAF playoffs.

Meanwhile, Ndidi led the Eagles as skipper, Osimhen partners with Akor Adams up front with Chukwueze supplying killer passes that wreck havoc on Benin.