William Troost-Ekong stated the Tremendous Eagles may be pleased with their efficiency in opposition to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, DAILY POST stories.
Eric Chelle’s aspect defeated the Cheetahs 4-0 to safe a spot within the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick within the recreation, whereas substitute Frank Onyeka netted the ultimate purpose in added time.
The three-time African champions completed second in Group C behind South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, who secured automated qualification.
Troost-Ekong acknowledged that it has been a troublesome journey for the staff.
“It’s straightforward to have a good time this good second, nevertheless it’s been actually powerful this final month. That’s all the way down to us, to come back out now and obtain one thing that was stated to be not possible many occasions, but we stored believing,” he stated after the sport.
The playoffs shall be held in Morocco subsequent month.
