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2026 WCQ: Live Updates from Nigeria vs Benin, South Africa vs Rwanda matches
Two key 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the African zone will come to a conclusion on Tuesday evening.
The two decisive fixtures will be played this Tuesday from 5:00 pm.
Nigeria host Benin Republic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, clinging to a little hope of qualification.
The Super Eagles currently sit in third place with 14 points, one point behind South Africa.
Only a win will do for Eric Chelle’s men if they are to land the ticket ahead of Gernot Rohr’s side.
In the other game, South Africa will be all out for maximum points, as they wait to capitalize on any bad result in Uyo.
This three-horse race promises to be very intriguing.
DAILY POST will bring you live updates from both matches:
Nigeria XI vs Benin: Nwabali, Fredrick, Sanusi, Ajayi, Bassey, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Chukwueze, Adams, Osimhen
Benin XI: Dandjinou; Ouorou, C. Hountondji, Verdon, Imourane, Mounie, Tosin, Kiki, Tijani, A. Hountondji, Dodo.
South Africa XI: Williams; Mudau, Ndamane, Sibisi, Modiba; Mokoena, Mbatha, Mbule; Appollis, Morena, Makgopa.
Rwanda XI: Ntwari; Mutsinzi, Byiringiro, Manzi, Niyomugabo; Bizimana, B. Mugisha, Muhire, Kwizera, G. Mugisha, Nshuti
LIVE UPDATES:
FIRST HALF:
Nigeria make it 1-0 through Osimhen.
Thalente Mbatha and Oswin Appollis have scored to give South Africa a 2-0 lead within 26 minutes.
Osimhen then rose highest to head in a Chukwueze cross. The Super Eagles lead 2-0.
HALF TIME:
Nigeria lead Benin 2-0, while South Africa also lead Rwanda 2-0.
As it stands, Bafana Bafana will finish top of Group C and clinch the automatic ticket.
SECOND HALF:
Osimhen has completed his hat-trick with a looping header. 3-0.
South Africa are also leading 3-0, thanks to Evidence Makgopa.
Frank Onyeka added a sublime fourth goal for Nigeria.
