Olayiwola Matthew
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made it to the play-off of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
While Gabon and Cameroon have already qualified for the play-off, either Burkina Faso or DR Congo will join Nigeria as the fourth team.
The outcome of the match involving DR Congo later in the day will determine if they will qualify for the play-off.
The play-off will involve the four best second-placed teams in the group categories.
The Super Eagles made it to the play-off stage after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat of the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
The goals were scored by Victor Osimhen, who hit the back of the net in the third, 47th and 51st minute of the game.
Victor Onyeka completed the route in the closing stage of the game.
South Africa took the only ticket of Group C after it defeated Rwanda 3-0 in their last group match.