Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half.

Historically, Nigeria has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last nine meetings and 12 of the overall 18 head-to-head matches since 1977.

As Super Eagles with invited 22 players present at their first training session in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire last night, Captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong insisted that the team’s sole objective is to pick all three points at stake and book a place at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to face Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign Matchday 5 encounter in Abidjan on Thursday, Coach Augustine Eguavoen has several selection options.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles confirmed their ticket at the 2025 Africa Cup Nations, AFCON, after Rwanda’s 1-0 loss to Libya on Thursday. Libya defeated Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Thursday evening.

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.