On a night when the Super Eagles rediscovered their ruthless edge, few players embodied Nigeria’s resurgence better than Benjamin Fredrick.
The 20-year-old defender, playing out of position, turned in a performance that was as composed as it was fearless in the emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin in Uyo, a result that sealed Nigeria’s place in the playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
While Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and Frank Onyeka’s late strike stole the headlines, Fredrick’s assured defensive display added a quiet steel to Nigeria’s backline.
Against a Benin side managed by a familiar face in Gernot Rohr, the young defender n
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