'Best striker in the world’ - Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle doffs his hat to Osimhen after hat-trick
Published: October 15, 2025
Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle has showered praise on Victor Osimhen after the forward’s stunning hat-trick inspired Nigeria to a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin in Uyo on Tuesday evening.Osimhen, who joined Turkish giants Galatasaray permanently this summer, netted twice in the first half before completing his...
Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Five observations from Super Eagles' convincing victory against Cheetahs
Published: October 14, 2025
The Super Eagles cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen stole the show with a stunning hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late goal to seal the emphatic win for Nigeria.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the gameEric Chelle makes four cha...
Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Osimhen hat-trick hero, Onyeka strikes as Super Eagles advance to playoffs
Published: October 14, 2025
Nigeria delivered a dominant performance against Benin, defeating them 4-0 on Tuesday in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.Despite the emphatic victory, Nigeria’s win was not enough to secure direct qualification for the World Cup.However, the Super Eagles...
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Osimhen, Adams lead attack; Ajayi replaces Ekong; Fulham trio in
Published: October 14, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Benin’s Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Chelle was expected to make at least one change to the side that defeated Lesotho last Friday, wit...
'Power-playing forward' - Elijah tells Eric Chelle what Olusegun will bring to Super Eagles
Published: October 14, 2025
Former Nigerian international Sam Elijah has tipped Olakunle Olusegun to make a strong impact for the Super Eagles if he is handed his competitive debut by manager Eric Chelle in Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Benin.Olusegun, who plays on loan for Pari Nizhny Novgorod in the Russian Premier League, is...
'I called up Osimhen, made Ekong captain after Mikel' - Rohr insists he has the lowdown on Nigeria
Published: October 14, 2025
Ahead of his side's crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Benin coach Gernot Rohr has highlighted the key decisions he made during his time in charge of the Super Eagles.Of the twenty-one players available for selection in Tuesday's decisive encounter, Rohr was re...
'We are qualifying' - Former Chelsea forward predicts win for Super Eagles against Cheetahs
Published: October 14, 2025
Former Chelsea forward  Emmanuel Sarki has expressed optimism about Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the tough task ahead of the Super Eagles.Nigeria will face Benin Republic in a decisive Group C clash on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.The Super Eagles currently sit ...
2026 World Cup qualifier: The four Cheetahs players the Super Eagles cannot afford to ignore
Published: October 14, 2025
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium will host a high-stakes showdown as Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in the final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With Benin leading Group C on 17 points and Nigeria trailing at 14, the hosts must secure a victory to leapfrog their ...
Victor Osimhen: We will fight back as underdogs
Published: October 14, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reflected on Nigeria's recent performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers, describing the team as 'underdogs' ahead of their crucial clash against Benin Republic.The Galatasaray striker provided the assist for Akor Adams' winner in Nigeria's 2–1 victory over Lesotho �...
Ranking of runners-up: Bafana Bafana and Cheetahs miss out, Super Eagles still in contention for playoffs
Published: October 14, 2025
South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin's Cheetahs are no longer in contention for a playoff spot heading into the final matchday of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, alnigeriasoccer.com reports.Hugo Broos' side now have only one route to next year's tournament in North America, by defeating Rwanda and hoping that Ben...
'Nigeria, South Africa thought it was going to be easy' - Rwanda captain on fierce battle in Group C
Published: October 14, 2025
Rwanda captain Jihad Bizimana has reflected on the intensity of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, noting that Group C has turned out to be far more competitive than many had anticipated.Nigeria's Super Eagles and South Africa's Bafana Bafana were widely tipped to secure the automatic ticket to next year's tournam...
'The only team that beat Nigeria' - Benin captain Mounie eyes another goal against Super Eagles
Published: October 13, 2025
Benin captain Steve Mounie has set his sights on scoring against Nigeria when both teams meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo.The powerful striker netted in the first leg to inspire the Cheetahs to a historic 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles, Nigeria's only defeat in the ongoing qualification campaign.Spea...
'This camp was difficult' - Chelle reflects on challenges faced by Super Eagles before Cheetahs clash
Published: October 13, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has opened up about the difficulties his team encountered during their preparations for Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs in Uyo.Currently third with fourteen points, Nigeria can still claim top spot in Group C with a win over the Cheetahs, if South Afr...
'Step up' - Troost-Ekong sends rallying cry to Super Eagles teammates before must-win Benin clash
Published: October 13, 2025
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged his teammates to raise their performance level as Nigeria prepare for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Uyo.Ekong, who featured for the entire duration of Nigeria's 2-1 win over Lesotho last Friday, made the appeal while speaking...
'It's not a war' - Cheetahs coach Rohr reminds Super Eagles and fans of fair play ahead of WCQ
Published: October 13, 2025
Benin's Cheetahs manager Gernot Rohr has urged his players to stay composed and enjoy the occasion on Tuesday evening when they face Nigeria in a decisive World Cup qualifier, emphasising that football should unite rather than divide.The Cheetahs sit at the summit of Group C with 17 points, and have their destiny in th...