Three European clubs have celebrated the Super Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs final.
The clubs are Brentford, Sevilla and Galatasaray.
Recall that Nigeria thrashed the Panthers 4–1 to reach the World Cup playoffs final on Thursday.
Goals from Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen (2) ensured Eric Chelle’s men defeated Gabon in Rabat, Morocco.
The Super Eagles will play against DR Congo in the World Cup qualifying playoffs final on Sunday.
Reacting on X after Nigeria’s victory over Gabon, Sevilla, who have two Nigerian players Adams and Ejuke, in their team, said: “A 2nd Super Eagles goal for Akor Adams. Akor scoring in a 4-1 win. Run it back…First goal [for Ejuke]. We mount.”
Similarly, Galatasaray, which has Oshimen in their team, wrote: “We congratulate Victor Osimhen and his country Nigeria for defeating Gabon 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers and advancing to the African Play-Off final. Congratulations,
@victorosimhen9.”
Also reacting, Brentford wrote: “One step closer to the World Cup.
“Benji [Benjamin Fredrick] and Frank [Frank Onyeka] in a 4-1 Play-Off win over Gabon this evening.”