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2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Group D - Matchday 1
Nigeria v Benin
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Uyo, Nigeria
Saturday, 7 September 2024
Kick-off is at 18h00
Nigeria will be seeking revenge when they face Benin in the
2025 AFCON qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on 7 September.
Current Form
The Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin away in their last international game which was the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played on 10 June.
Nigeria are winless in their last three matches across all competitions having recorded two defeats and one draw which came against South Africa.
Meanwhile, Benin secured a 2-1 win over Nigeria in their last international game which was the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played on 10 June.
The Cheetahs are undefeated in their last two matches across all competitions having registered two successive wins over Rwanda and Nigeria.
Team News
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has selected Enugu Rangers’ head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars to assist him plot the downfall of the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and the Amavubi of Rwanda
Meanwhile, former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has named Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie in Benin's latest squad with the duo having scored against the Super Eagles in their last meeting.
Quotes
“Our arrival in Uyo is Thursday evening," Rohr told Nation Sports ahead of their latest clash with Nigeria.
"Of course, we know it would be more difficult to go to Uyo to beat the Super Eagles than we did in June (in Abidjan) but we are going to prepare for a good match.
"But I’m sure in September, we are going to have a good match in Uyo."
Head-to-Head
This will be the 18th meeting between Nigeria and Benin across all competitions.
The Super Eagles have won 13 matches compared to the Cheetahs' two wins, while two games ended in a draw.
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