Nigeria's Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Qualification Despite 4-0 Win Over Benin

Despite a remarkable 4-0 win over Benin, Nigeria's Super Eagles fell short of automatic World Cup qualification, settling as the top second-place team in the CAF qualifiers. Striker Victor Osimhen shone with a sensational hat-trick, leading Nigeria past Benin.

The victory was not enough to secure a direct World Cup spot, as the team will now progress to the African playoff round to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.