Nigeria delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Benin in their CAF World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on October 15, 2025. The Super Eagles soared to the top of their group with an emphatic performance, overwhelming their regional rivals from start to finish. Nigeria opened the scoring early through a header from a corner and doubled their lead before the half-hour mark with a swift counter-attack. They added two more goals in the second half to put the result beyond any doubt, with the attacking trio linking up effectively throughout. The standout performance was a hat-trick from Nigeria's star striker, who was in lethal form in front of goal. The table impact is highly positive for Nigeria, who take control of the group with a strong goal difference, while Benin's campaign begins with a heavy defeat. The Nigerian manager praised his team's focus, and the Benin coach admitted his side was outclassed.