Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night thrashed the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo, a commanding performance that virtually sealed their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs — but fell short of an automatic qualification.
Despite the emphatic victory, South Africa’s 3–0 win over Rwanda in Johannesburg ensured that the Bafana Bafana retained the top spot in Group C with 18 points, leaving Nigeria second with 17 points.