Victor Osimhen scored an incredible hat-trick, and Frank Onyeka completed the thrashing with a late, forceful strike, demonstrating the Super Eagles’ brutality in front of goal.

Nigeria appeared to be a side on a mission right from the start. With a calm finish in the third minute, Osimhen opened the floodgates early and found the net. He put Benin on the defensive by putting a chance into the bottom corner right before halfway, doubling his total. The home audience went into raptures as Osimhen scored again in the 51st minute of the second half.

Nigeria didn’t let up as the game went into full time. Frank Onyeka delivered a fourth goal in the last seconds, a brilliant strike that made it very evident who was in charge of the game.

The Super Eagles were equally impressive on defense. The backline maintained their composure and organization, eliminating almost all Benin threats and earning a well-earned clean sheet. The transitions from defense to attack felt natural, and the midfield link-ups were excellent.

This outcome goes beyond a resounding victory. It changes the dynamics of Group C. Nigeria jumped ahead of Benin in the standings with this four-goal difference, and they are now confident and full of energy going into the last matchday. Nigeria has a chance with tonight’s victory because only the group winner advances straight to the World Cup, while the runners-up advance to the playoffs.

Social media was ablaze with fans. Many referred to it as atonement for previous errors, while commentators commended the team’s tenacity. Both commentators and former players praised Onyeka’s composure under duress and Osimhen’s clinical finishing.

Nigeria will be closely watching the result of the South Africa vs. Rwanda match, which could decide whether Nigeria advances straight to the championship game or has go through the playoffs. Nigeria isn’t going quietly after tonight, though, that much is clear.