(Video) Osimhen Hat-Trick in Uyo: Nigeria Take Command Against Benin

Africa 14 October 2025 at 13:24

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

14.10.25 FT World Cup Qualification CAF

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ِAt Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (Uyo) Victor Osimhen struck hat trick to put Nigeria in firm control against Benin in the CAF World Cup qualifiers.

How happened?

• 1-0 (3’): Osimhen finished early after running off the last line
• 2-0 (37’): A second for Osimhen from cross sent to him by Chukwueze
• 3-0 (51’): it came from Moses Simon dead ball

What it means right now?

Now South Africa 18 pt, Nigeria 17. With this standings, Super Eagles will not qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. Which will push them to participate in the mini-playoff World Cup qualifiers.

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