Former South Africa striker Benni McCarthy lauded the Super Eagles for their emphatic 4-0 win against Benin Republic in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This crucial victory prevented Benin Republic from qualifying and directly benefited South Africa, securing their automatic qualification.
McCarthy, watching from the UK, openly supported Nigeria, noting that Benin’s loss was essential for South Africa’s World Cup aspirations. Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s goal secured Nigeria’s playoff spot.