FIFA President Acknowledges Osimhen's Heroics Ahead of 2026 World Cup Playoffs
FIFA President acknowledged Victor Osimhen's outstanding performance for Nigeria, especially his hat-trick against Benin. African teams are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, with Nigeria facing Gabon and Cameroon taking on DR Congo.
Gianni Infantino congratulated African teams and shared support for Osimhen. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads Gabon's team in the playoffs.
The playoffs will determine Africa's representatives for the 2026 World Cup.
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