Nigeria vs Benin live: World Cup qualifiers result, Super Eagles guaranteed play-off

South Africa Qualified for their first World Cup since hosting the tournament 16 years ago, although they did Nigeria Partly to thank for his progress.

beat south africa rwanda 3-0 in Nelspruit to secure first place in Group C beninAfter blowing a two-point lead in the final round of events, he fell from the top spot in the standings to third place. Nigeria won 4-0 In Uyo.

Victor Osimhen Scored a hat-trick to keep Nigeria’s hopes alive as they look to advance to a playoff for the best four runners-up from nine African qualifying groups next month.

South Africa finished with 18 points, Nigeria finished as runners-up and ahead of Benin on goal difference as both finished with 17 points.

Away from South Africa and Nigeria, Algeria’s clash with Uganda got off to a remarkable start.

Luca Zidane – the son of France icon Zinedine – found the net for Algeria for the first time since switching allegiance earlier this month.

One of the all-time iconic World Cup moments. South Africa will have a chance to earn even more next summer.

Nigeria ultimately performed well in qualifying – on such an occasion, home advantage would certainly have played a role!

While Nigeria will celebrate their guaranteed play-off, the party will not be as loud as South Africa, who have booked their place at their first World Cup since hosting the competition in 2010.

Bafana’s boys beat Rwanda 3-0, with Talente Mbatha, Oswin Apolis and Eke Makgopa scoring crucial goals.

Apollos put in an excellent performance and also grabbed two assists.

It took until the final game of CAF qualifying, but Nigeria have finally produced a performance worthy of their attention.

The Super Eagles fly to the play-offs!

The dream is alive for Nigeria!

An emphatic win over Benin has denied their opponents a World Cup berth for the first time, and by scoring four – three of which came through Victor Osimhen – they have guaranteed themselves a place in the qualification play-offs.

The Super Eagles came to play tonight. It was not in their hands, but they did everything they could.

90+3 min: There was complete jubilation after the Onyeka goal, with groundsmen and teammates rushing to celebrate with the players.

Nigeria will not advance automatically – South Africa lead 3-0 over Rwanda and will top the group – but they have a World Cup lifeline.