Super Eagles Miss Out on 2026 World Cup Qualification Despite 4-0 Win

Despite a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic, the Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Victor Osimhen's sensational hat-trick and Frank Onyeka's goal powered Nigeria to a dominant win, but South Africa's 3-0 victory over Rwanda kept them at the top of the group.
Nigeria will have to wait for the next round of qualifiers to determine their World Cup fate.
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