LIVE UPDATES: Osimhen Hits Hat-Trick, As South Africa Stay Ahead in World Cup Qualifier Race

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are under mounting pressure in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as South Africa have taken the lead in the group standings.

At the Mbombela Stadium, goals from South Africa’s Mbatha and Appollis in the 5th and 26th minutes respectively gave Bafana Bafana an early advantage over Rwanda. The result temporarily pushes South Africa to the top of the table.

Meanwhile, in Uyo, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen netted hat trick— against Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, taking the Super Eagles to 17 points, just one point behind South Africa.

The Super Eagles currently sit second on the group log as both matches continue simultaneously.

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