The Digest:
The Super Eagles have taken a vital step toward World Cup survival as Victor Osimhen scored just three minutes into their must-win qualifier against the Benin Republic, giving Nigeria an early advantage while simultaneously tracking South Africa's parallel match against Rwanda.
Key Points:
- Victor Osimhen scored in the 3rd minute to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead
- The early goal came in the crucial must-win World Cup qualifier in Uyo
- Nigeria needs a victory to keep its qualification hopes alive
- Simultaneously, South Africa took a 5th-minute lead against Rwanda
- The Super Eagles still need South Africa to drop points for automatic qualification
- Osimhen's strike provides crucial momentum in the high-pressure encounter
- Nigeria's World Cup fate hangs on both match outcomes
- The early goal eases pressure but doesn't guarantee advancement
Sources: AFP, Supersports
