Former Tremendous Eagles ahead, Victor Ikpeba, has hailed the likes of Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen following their spectacular performances throughout Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier 4-0 win in opposition to Benin Republic on Tuesday.
Ikpeba lauded each gamers for his or her “improbable mixture” through the encounter that gave Nigeria the victory in opposition to the Benin Republic.
Recall that Chukwueze offered Osimhen with two assists through the match in Uyo because the Galatasaray attacker scored a hat-trick in opposition to Gernot Rohr’s aspect.
Talking on SuperSport, Ikpeba mentioned, “There may be competitors for positions within the nationwide crew.
“He [Chukwueze] performs for AC Milan, now on mortgage to Fulham. And these targets coming from one participant, we must always not neglect that each gamers [Chukwueze and Osimhen] performed for the U17s a few years in the past, in order that they know themselves very properly.
“That’s what we need to see, this mix has been improbable.”
Nigeria will now play within the World Cup playoffs to try to safe a ticket for the 2026 World Cup.
