AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a 3-0 victory against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
During the last international break, the Nigerians suffered a 1-2 loss away to Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
Nigeria 3-0 Benin Republic
The Super Eagles welcomed several star players such as Victor Osimhen and Troost Ekong to start the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a first half without many chances, Nigeria would take the lead in additional time when Ademola Lookman weaved past three defenders to score.
A few minutes to start the second, head coach Augustine Eguavoen introduced several players.
It was his fourth substitute Victor Osimhen who would grab the second goal converting a cross by Wilfred Ndidi in the 78th minute.
Lookman would get a brace with Nigeria’s third by heading in a cross by Moses Simon in the 83rd minute.
There would be no more goals as the Super Eagles ran riot in Matchday 1 against their neighbors.
The Super Eagles will now travel to Kigali to take on the Amavubi of Rwanda in the second group game scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
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