As the Super Eagles get ready to face Benin Republic in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF qualifier, Nigerians have found a humorous way to show support.

Ahead of the much-anticipated game, football fans took to social media to share hilarious monikers for some members of the national team.

The trend quickly caught fire on X, with striker Victor Osimhen leading the pack.

Fans nicknamed Osimhen “Jagun Jagun,” a Yoruba phrase meaning “warrior,” inspired by Femi Adebayo’s popular movie of the same title.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was humorously dubbed “Bahubali," after the strong and heroic character from a famous Bollywood movie.

Meanwhile, defender Calvin Bassey also got a playful twist, as fans jokingly called him “Nathaniel Bassey” and “Hilda Baci,” merging the names of a gospel singer and a celebrity chef.

The online banter has kept fans entertained and excited ahead of the crucial match

See some of the post below

I think I'm up to speed now.

So the updated Nigerian squad nomenclature is:

Osimhen - Jagun Jagun, Gbogunmi, Sunday Dagboru. 😭

Tolu - Arepondare
Bassey - Nathaniel Bassey, Hilda Bassey 😭
Nwabali - Bahubali.
Moses Simon - Agbotikuyo.
Pooja - Olori awon omo Jagun Jagun. 😭 pic.twitter.com/7S2hb0eorl

— 👑S.A.L.A.K.O🕊 (@UnkleAyo) October 14, 2025

Osimhen>>Jagun Jagun, Ogundiji , Fijabi
Nwabali>>Bahubali, Àṣìṣe Ọmọ Èdá
Ekong>>Olùdarí Àṣìṣe
Ndidi>>Àṣejù Tó Fọ Goal

Una too funny for this app oo😭😂🤦
And who did this??😭🤦
Have mercy pic.twitter.com/UYKDJA89wb

— 𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆®🇧🇯 (@deeboynify01) October 13, 2025