Nigeria vs Benin, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Nigeria are hosting Benin
at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Goal! Nigeria 1, Benin 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
- 37': Goal! Nigeria 2, Benin 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
- 43': Steve Mounié (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Nigeria 2, Benin 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Nigeria 2, Benin 0.
- 45': Substitution, Nigeria. Olakunle Olusegun replaces Samuel Chukwueze.
- 49': Olivier Verdon (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Mohamed Tijani (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 51': Goal! Nigeria 3, Benin 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Moses Simon.
- 53': Dodo Dokou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Substitution, Benin. Junior Olaïtan replaces Andréas Hountondji.
- 67': Substitution, Benin. Jodel Dossou replaces Aiyegun Tosin.
- 67': Substitution, Benin. Romaric Amoussou replaces Dodo Dokou.
- 74': Substitution, Nigeria. Bruno Onyemaechi replaces Zaidu Sanusi.
- 74': Substitution, Nigeria. Frank Onyeka replaces Akor Adams.
- 77': Cédric Hountondji (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Victor Osimhen.
- 87': Junior Olaïtan (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Substitution, Nigeria. Terem Moffi replaces Alex Iwobi.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Goal! Nigeria 4, Benin 0. Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Moses Simon.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Nigeria 4, Benin 0.
- 0': Match ends, Nigeria 4, Benin 0.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 10 | +6 | 18 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 10 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 | Benin | 10 | +1 | 17 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 10 | -3 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 6 | Semi Ajayi  |
| 3 | Zaidu Sanusi |
| 2 | Benjamin Fredrick |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 15 | Moses Simon |
| 11 | Samuel Chukwueze |
| 20 | Akor Adams |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
Benin (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 4 | Cédric Hountondji |
| 12 | David Kiki |
| 3 | Tamimou Ouorou |
| 6 | Olivier Verdon |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 17 | Andreas Hountondji |
| 10 | Tosin Aiyegun |
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