Nairobi: The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has commended his players for their performance in the last World Cup Qualifying Match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic by scoring 4-0. The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, was tension-soaked but the early goal by Victor Osimhen in the 3rd minute was a relief.

According to News Agency of Nigeria, Chelle, during the post-match news conference, said that the players sacrificed their full energy to win the match. The coach described the players as champions in today’s match, stressing that they were focused and purposeful throughout the duration of the game. He, however, noted that the game was not yet over, until they win the play-offs and get final qualification to the World Cup.

The Super Eagles Captain, Troost Ekong, said he was proud to be a member of the team. According to him, everyone played their hearts to ensure victory in the qualifying match against Benin Republic. He thanked Nigerians for their massive support throughout the qualifying series, stressing that the people loved good football. The captain acknowledged that the game was not yet over, as the team still had a lot of work to do in the play-offs.

The Coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, regretted that the dream of his team getting to the World Cup had been ruined by the 4-0 defeat in the hands of the Super Eagles. He acknowledged that the Super Eagles had experienced and talented players, which gave them victory in the match. Rohr said that the Cheetahs were young players with less experience but played very good football.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s last minute goal was all the Super Eagles needed to move to the next level.