Former Super Eagles coach and current Benin Republic tactician, Gernot Rohr, has raised doubts over the legitimacy of Victor Osimhen’s two first-half goals in Benin’s 4–0 defeat to Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Speaking to CAFonline.com, Rohr claimed that both goals — scored by the Galatasaray forward — came from situations that should have been disallowed due to infringements in the buildup. He argued that the referee’s decisions heavily influenced the outcome of the match played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

> “Our only regrets concern the first two goals conceded in Nigeria in the decisive match. These situations would have deserved, in my opinion, a different decision and would have allowed us to obtain more justice,” Rohr lamented.

Despite the loss, Rohr praised his team’s overall campaign, highlighting their resilience and historic 1–0 victory over Nigeria in Abidjan, which made Benin the only side to defeat the Super Eagles in Group C.

> “We finished with 17 points, as many as Nigeria, which already constitutes a significant confidence boost,” Rohr added with optimism.

The result sees Benin’s remarkable qualifying journey end on a high, while Rohr’s comments have reignited debate about officiating standards in the African qualifiers.