In a dramatic turn of events during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Nigerias Super Eagles secured a playoff lifeline with a resounding 4-0 victory over Benin , a result that saw the Cheetahs bow out of contention, Softfootball reports.
The match, held in Uyo, not only reignited Nigerias hopes but also highlighted the complex journey of Tunde Adelakun, the former Nigerian assistant coach and scout now leading Benins technical staff.
Adelakun, who once discovered talents like Alex Iwobi ,currently plying his trade for Fulham in the Premier League,Ola Aina with Nottingham forest and so on-shared his reflections with BBC Media via their official X handle . Speaking about his transition from Nigeria to Benin, he stated: