Former Tremendous Eagles ahead Victor Ikpeba has cautioned that Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff conflict towards both Cameroon or Gabon is not going to be a simple encounter.
Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4-0 on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, courtesy of a chic hat-trick from Victor Osimhen.
Frank Onyeka added an important fourth objective, boosting Nigeria’s objective distinction and securing their place amongst Africa’s finest runners-up.
The highest 4 runners-up from the continent will compete in a mini-tournament in November 2025. To this point, solely Gabon and Cameroon have confirmed qualification alongside Nigeria.
The FIFA playoff event will characteristic six international locations vying for the ultimate two African slots on the 2026 World Cup.
Talking on SuperSport, Ikpeba expressed disappointment that Nigeria didn’t qualify instantly, noting that the playoff spherical could be a tricky take a look at for the three-time African champions.
“Persons are upset. We must always prime our group with the potential we’ve got,” he stated.
“I can’t anticipate the playoff. The video games with Gabon and Cameroon are spicy. These are the good derbies in African soccer.
“If we’ve got to play Cameroon, that’s one other battle, one other spicy sport. It’s not going to come back simple, on this playoff, no.
“I want our boys nicely. All the very best of luck, and in the event that they get to those video games with the identical mentality, I believe we’ll get via it.”
South Africa topped Group C with 18 factors and claimed the automated ticket after beating Rwanda 3-0 on Tuesday.
