Atiku, Peter Obi Hail Super Eagles After 4–0 Win Over Benin In World Cup Qualifier

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Although the win was not enough...

Kwankwaso, others react as Osimhen-led Nigeria defeats Benin, set to secure World Cup playoff spot

Victor Osimhen shined as Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo on Tuesday, October 14, to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive through the playoffs Despite the emphatic win, the Super Eagles missed out on automatic qualification as...

Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Fellowship: 2025 Laureates Announced

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The winners of the twelfth edition of the Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon Fellowship have been revealed. During a ceremony held in Dakar, RFI awarded...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Spot Despite Thrashing Benin 4-0

In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday evening, Victor Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a hat-trick, leading Nigeria to a commanding 4-0 victory against Benin...

CAF releases official statement after Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick vs Benin Republic

CAF has showered praises on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, calling him “Nigeria’s main man” Osimhen scored his first hat-trick in two years as Nigeria destroyed Benin 4-0 in the World Cup qualifiers The victory over the Cheetahs means...

Chelle lauds Super Eagles after 4-0 win over Benin

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players following the team’s commanding win over Benin Republic. The West Africans thrashed Gernot Rohr’s side 4-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill...

NDLEA uncovers secret colorado factory in Lagos, arrests 30-year-old owner

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a secret laboratory used for producing Colorado, a potent synthetic strain of cannabis, inside a residential building at Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos State. This was...

Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles crush Benin to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts after his team crushed Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic 4-0 Nigeria booked a place in the playoff after finishing second in Group C, with South Africa heading to the World Cup The Amavubi of...

Africa’s kings rise! – SA, Senegal & Ivory Coast complete World Cup line-up

South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured Africa’s final automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup with dominant wins on Tuesday. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, Côte d’Ivoire defeated Kenya 3-0, and South Africa overcame Rwanda 3-0....

Osimhen scores hattrick as Nigeria thrashes Benin 4-0 to keep world cup hopes alive (Highlights)

The roar was deafening, the relief palpable. In a performance that finally lived up to their "Super Eagles" moniker, Nigeria delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in a dramatic, must-win FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, October...

Victor Osimhen nets hat-trick as Nigeria thrash Benin to reach World Cup play-offs

Nigeria produced one of their finest performances in recent years as they thrashed the Benin Republic 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo to secure a place in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A...

Benin Monarch To Tinubu’s Daughter: ‘Iyaloja Title Alien To Our Culture’

1 A mild controversy has erupted in Benin City, Edo State, following a visit by Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu and national leader of market women, to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. Tinubu-Ojo, who holds the title of...

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Five observations from Super Eagles' convincing victory against Cheetahs

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....

Breaking: Nigeria Qualifies for World Cup Playoffs with 4-0 Win Over Benin

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a spot in the World Cup playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital. This...

Osimhen’s hat-trick fires Nigeria to playoff spot in 4-0 drubbing of Benin

Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended their CAF Group C World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note with a dominant 4–0 win over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday evening. A brilliant hat-trick from Victor...

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Osimhen hat-trick hero, Onyeka strikes as Super Eagles advance to playoffs

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...

Super Eagles rout The Cheetahs of Benin Republic

The Super Eagles are locking horns in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualification against the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. In a post on Super Eagles X’s handle on Tuesday, the Eagles announced four changes from...

Oborevwori Performs Groundbreaking For Reconstruction Of Warri–Sapele–Benin Road

2 …Says Project Symbolises Renewed Hope Partnership Okiemute Okpomor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State has performed the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway in Uvwie and Okpe Local...

Victor Osimhen scores hat-trick as Nigeria destroy Benin Republic, South Africa pick World Cup ticket

Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo The Galatasaray striker was incredible, opening the scoring as early as the third minute, before scoring two more goals...

Nigeria vs Benin LIVE UPDATES: Desperate Super Eagles chase vital World Cup points in Uyo

It’s do-or-die time in Uyo. The Super Eagles of Nigeria face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic this evening in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown that could ultimately define their fate in Group C. After a turbulent campaign marked by...