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.

Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations even before the fifth of their six-match schedule which comes up in less than an hour from now. This is the sequel to the 1-0 defeat of Rwanda by Libya.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up on why the Nigerian national team lost to Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June

The Super Eagles will finish top of Group D in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. This follows their 1-1 draw with Benin Republic on

Nigeria, with 10 points on the log, are leading the lot and need just a point to reach the competition taking place in late 2025.

The Republic of Benin coach, Gernot Rohr, has named his beiigesst concern ahead of the AFCON qulaification clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Auxerre defender Gabriel Osho said he is extremely delighted with the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the international level. Osho is among the 23 players invited by Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Benin vs Nigeria could make or mar Gernot Rohr's future as the Franco-German tactician has been tasked to qualify the Cheetahs for the 2025 AFCON tournament.