Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has hailed Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the world after he fired a hat-trick for Nigeria to march on to the continental Playoffs for the 2026 World Cup.
Osimhen hit target in the third, 37th and 51st minutess to inspire a 4-0 home win for Nigeria against Benin in Uyo Tuesday night.
The big home win thus qualified the Super Eagles to next month’s Playoffs in Morocco.
Eric Chelle saluted Osimhen, while also admitting the Playoffs involving Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo will be tough.
“I am very happy for my players, especially the best striker in the world, Victor (Osimhen),” remarked the coach after his team pounded Benin 4-0.
“Now we go to Morocco, it’s going to be very difficult.
“This is the start and I am proud of everyone and even the fans because they pushed us.”
