Nigeria Super Eagles dey face Benin for important World Cup 2026 qualifier! Dem need win to keep dem hope alive for go the tournament wey go happen for United States, Canada and Mexico next year.
Super Eagles dey under pressure
The Super Eagles no dey do well for the qualifying campaign so far. Dem dey third for dem group, behind Bafana Bafana of South Africa. But hope still dey, because dem fit qualify through the play-offs as one of the best second-place teams.
Na tense win dem get against Lesotho last time, thanks to goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams. But the crowd for Uyo dey expect more, and that dey put dem under pressure.
Coach dey talk
Coach Eric Chelle talk say: “We must win and nothing more. We want to go to the World Cup. I dey very happy, very excited. Sometimes, we fit dey a little nervous.”
South Africa dey win
Bad news dey come from the other match, South Africa dey beat Rwanda 2-0. This one put dem for strong position for top of Group C. Nigeria need win by as many goals as possible, whether na to earn automatic qualification or put dem for strong position to be one of the four best second-place teams.
Cape Verde don qualify!
Meanwhile, Cape Verde don make history! Dem don qualify for dem first ever men's FIFA World Cup after dem beat Eswatini 3-0. Dem be the second-smallest nation by population to go the tournament, after Iceland for 2018.
Key moments from Nigeria vs Benin:
- 32 mins: Benin get chance, but dem no fit keep the ball for play.
- 28 mins: South Africa dey beat Rwanda 2-0, putting pressure on Nigeria.
The fight for World Cup spots dey heat up for Africa!