Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup face their biggest test yet as the Super Eagles host Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday evening in their final Group C fixture.

With their qualification dream hanging by a thread, the Super Eagles must secure victory and hope for a favourable result elsewhere to stand any chance of booking a ticket to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The battle for qualification from Group C will go down to the wire after another dramatic round of fixtures left three teams still in contention. Benin Republic currently lead the group with 17 points, followed by South Africa with 15, and Nigeria just behind on 14 ...