The clubs — Brentford, Fulham, and Sevilla — each took to social media to acknowledge the contributions of their Nigerian players and express pride in the national team’s achievement. ..Continue Reading
Nigeria secured second place in Group C after a dominant 4–0 win against Benin, with Victor Osimhen netting a hat-trick and Frank Onyeka adding the fourth goal.
This result ensured their progression to the playoff stage, where they join other African contenders such as Gabon, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon in the race for a spot at the global tournament.
Reacting to the win, Fulham highlighted the involvement of their trio of Nigerian stars — Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze — who all featured in the match.
The club posted: “Our three Naija boys started in a crucial World Cup qualifying victory, with Samu getting two assists.”
Sevilla also joined in the celebration, recognizing the milestone for their striker Akor Adams, who made his first start for Nigeria during the fixture.
The Spanish side wrote: “Akor earned his first start for Nigeria in a 4–0 win to secure a place in the playoffs for the World Cup. We mount.”
Brentford, proud of Frank Onyeka’s performance, shared their excitement with a post that read: “Frank the Tank. Frank Onyeka’s goal guarantees the Super Eagles a spot in the Play-Offs for next summer’s World Cup.”
The reactions from these clubs reflect the growing influence of Nigerian talent in European football and the pride shared across borders as the Super Eagles edge closer to a place on the world’s biggest stage.
