Nigeria, AFCON and Benin Republic

Nigeria secure AFCON qualification but it was hardly an inspired effort against Benin
It was not pretty, but Nigeria's Super Eagles did just enough to eke out the point that cemented their place at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, drawing 1-1 with Benin on Thursday.
UPDATED: Benin Republic, Nigeria Share Spoils In AFCON Qualifier
Although the Super Eagles have qualified for the competition, the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.
Nigeria qualify for 2025 AFCON before Benin Republic game
Nigeria's spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali
Super Eagles of Nigeria don qualify for Afcon 2025
Afta a dramatic 90mins, Nigeria struggle dia way to end of di match as dem draw wit Benin Republic but still make am to di Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025. Veri impressive game from di Benin Republic side afta dem hold di Super Eagles to a one goal lead for di first half.
Surely Nigeria will easily get the point they need for AFCON qualification?
Unless the unimaginably catastrophic happens, it is tough to see Nigeria not getting that point, at the very minimum, and then switching their focus to other tactics and achievements.
Video: Osimhen scores stunning header in Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier vs Benin
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive run of form by scoring yet another goal for Nigeria against the Republic of Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualification fixture.
Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope
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.
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