Nigeria Coach Hails Osimhen as World’s Best After Hat-Trick Against Benin
Head coach of Nigeria’s national men’s football team, Eric Chelle, has described Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the world after his outstanding hat-trick in Nigeria’s crucial 4–0 win over Benin.
The Galatasaray forward scored in the 3rd, 27th, and 51st minutes to put the Super Eagles in full control of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final round. Frank Onyeka added the fourth goal to secure Nigeria’s place in the four-nation playoff tournament in Morocco next month.
Nigeria went into the match needing a win and hoping South Africa would drop points against Rwanda to top Group C and qualify automatically. However, Bafana Bafana eased past Rwanda with a 3–0 victory, forcing Nigeria into the playoff stage.
Victor Osimhen with the Super Eagles Teammates Photo Credit: Nigeria Football Federation
Speaking after the game, Chelle praised Osimhen’s performance and expressed confidence in the team’s progress.
“I am very happy for my players, especially the best striker in the world, Victor [Osimhen]. Now we go to Morocco, it’s going to be very difficult. This is the start, and I am proud of everyone and even the fans because they pushed us,” Chelle said.
Osimhen, the former Napoli star, is aiming to appear at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in his career.
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