Victor Osimhen is the Gift that keeps Giving as he Fires Super Eagles into World Cup Playoff Hunt [WATCH]
The Super Eagles secured a vital victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium yesterday, defeating Benin and keeping their FIFA World Cup dreams alive, though they will have to navigate a tricky playoff route. Needing to overturn a three-point deficit and a two-goal disadvantage against group leaders Benin, Nigeria seized control before the break, establishing a crucial two-goal lead thanks to a brace from star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen Hat-Trick Fired the Super Eagles into Playoff Hunt as the Galatasaray forward, who was the subject of intense European club interest last summer, completed his stunning hat-trick just six minutes into the second half, momentarily settling Nigerian nerves. However, it wasn't until Frank Onyeka's injury-time strike that the home crowd could breathe a collective sigh of relief, confirming the result needed to put them back in contention. Despite the impressive performance, Nigeria failed to clinch the automa...