Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup finals seemed dashed thanks to South Africa’s emphatic win over Rwanda, but a hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late goal from Frank Onyeka secured a crucial 4-0 win for the Super Eagles.
The win sees Nigeria potentially claim a top-four spot among the best second-placed teams in CAF qualifying, which would secure the Super Eagles a playoff spot for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria almost lost its place and some critics have written the team off before this wonder display. Victor Osimhen’s display today will be the big story.
