Nigeria vs Benin LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after final day drama | OneFootball

Top spot in Group C and automatic qualification for the World Cup is at stake this evening

Nigeria vs Benin LIVE

Nigeria have confirmed their ranking as one of the four best runners-up in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) section of qualification of the World Cup after thumping Benin 4-0 on Tuesday evening in Uyo. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen was the hero as he netted a superb hat-trick as the Super Eagles beat Benin by the required number of goals to leapfrog their neighbours in the table.

The next task was to claim victory by a four-goal margin to guarantee a play-off place. Nigeria looked to be falling short by one but a brilliant strike from Frank Onyeka in second half injury time sparked wild scenes inside the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. However, with Rwanda offering no favours against South Africa, Eric Chelle’s side had to settle for the runners-up and to reflect on a campaign which began in the worst possible fashion.