South Africa clinched one of many remaining African World Cup qualifying locations over Nigeria due to their win in opposition to Rwanda.
Bafana Bafana wanted to win their recreation to make sure they topped Group C, ending forward of their rivals by only a single level, regardless of Nigeria’s win over Benin.
Nigeria cruised to a dominant 4-0 win, due to a Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a late strike from Frank Onyeka.
The Tremendous Eagles made a blistering begin in Abuja, taking the lead inside 4 minutes when Osimhen completed neatly from Samuel Chukwueze’s cross.
The Napoli striker doubled the benefit earlier than half-time with one other header, once more assisted by Chukwueze, to place Nigeria firmly in management on the break.
Osimhen accomplished his treble early within the second half, nodding dwelling from shut vary after good work by Moses Simon.
In stoppage time, Frank Onyeka added a fourth, firing excessive into the web from Simon’s help to seal an emphatic win.
Nigeria will nonetheless have an opportunity to qualify, nonetheless, as they completed second and head right into a play-off.
South Africa get it finished
South Africa produced a commanding show to beat Rwanda 3-0 and safe qualification.
The hosts struck early when Thalente Mbatha fired an outstanding right-footed shot into the highest nook from distance after simply 5 minutes.
Their relentless attacking play quickly paid off once more, as Oswin Appollis doubled the lead halfway by the primary half with a medical end, arrange by Proof Makgopa after a flowing transfer.
Rwanda confirmed transient moments of menace – Abeddy Biramahire hit the put up late on – however South Africa managed the tempo and created the higher possibilities all through.
The end result was sealed within the 72nd minute when Makgopa headed dwelling from shut vary following one other pinpoint cross by Appollis.
