Nigeria vs Benin, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, Group Stage
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AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 6 | +9 | 16 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 6 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Burundi | 6 | -7 | 4 |
| 4 | Malawi | 6 | -5 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Nigeria
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Daniel Akpeyi (GK) |
| 34 | Ola Aina |
| 6 | Semi Ajayi |
| 29 | Jamilu Collins |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 17 | Joe Aribo |
| 25 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 10 | Samuel Kalu |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze |
| 7 | Victor Osimhen |
Benin
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Fabien Farnolle (GK) |
| 4 | Cédric Hountondji |
| 15 | Emmanuel Imorou |
| Nabil Yarou | |
| Youssouf Assogba | |
| 10 | Stéphane Sessegnon |
| Mickaël Poté | |
| 20 | Jodel Dossou |
| 8 | Jordan Adéoti |
| 4 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 24 | Steve Mounié |
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