By Mercy Gadia Adi
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, has congratulated the Super Eagles on their resounding 4–0 triumph over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a crucial Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The emphatic victory in Uyo, fueled by a stunning hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Frank Onyeka, secured Nigeria’s spot in the CAF playoffs slated for November 13–16, 2025, in Morocco.
Hon. Amadu, who represents the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, commended the players for their resilience, passion, and teamwork, describing the performance as a “proud moment for Nigerian football.”
“While the mission is not yet complete, I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating this vital win and wishing the team every success in the upcoming playoff,” Amadu stated.
The lawmaker emphasized that the optimism across the country reflects a deep national confidence that the Super Eagles deserve a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
He assured the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the technical crew of the National Assembly’s full support as the team prepares for its final qualification hurdle.
“The National Assembly and the Federal Government remain committed to supporting the team in every way possible. Nigerians everywhere believe in you — and I do too. We look forward to seeing you proudly represent our nation on the world stage,” he added.
Currently, Nigeria ranks third among the best-performing second-placed teams in the CAF qualification standings, behind Gabon and Cameroon. The updated ranking followed the withdrawal of Eritrea, which altered the comparative points system across the groups.
The Super Eagles sit on 15 points with a +7 goal difference, edging Burkina Faso, who also have 15 points but a +6 difference.