President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Tremendous Eagles on their emphatic 4–0 thrashing of the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, applauding their willpower in retaining Nigeria’s World Cup goals alive.
Victor Osimhen netted a shocking hat-trick as Nigeria cruised to victory in Uyo, reserving a spot within the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a press release by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, President Tinubu hailed the Tremendous Eagles for reigniting hope amongst hundreds of thousands of football-loving Nigerians for the World Cup.
”Whereas the job just isn’t but full, I be a part of hundreds of thousands of Nigerian soccer followers in wishing our crew each success within the playoffs.”
”The temper throughout the nation displays a shared perception that Nigeria deserves a spot within the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Canada, Mexico, and the US will host.”
”As your President, I guarantee you and the teaching crew of the Federal Authorities’s assist as you try to safe your home on the match. Nigerians all over the place imagine in you, and I do too.”
”We look ahead to seeing you fly our flag proudly on the world stage.”
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NAN studies that regardless of the emphatic win, Nigeria narrowly missed out on computerized qualification as South Africa topped Group C with 18 factors following a victory over Rwanda in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
The Tremendous Eagles now face the CAF playoffs, becoming a member of the three greatest second-placed groups throughout the 9 qualifying teams.
The playoffs will characteristic a semifinal-final format, with winners advancing to a FIFA inter-confederation playoff for a possible tenth African World Cup spot.
The decisive second spherical of CAF qualifying will happen in Morocco from 10 to 18 November.
