Nigeria vs Benin, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Nigeria
  • 45'+2': Ademola Lookman
  • 78': Victor Osimhen
  • 83': Ademola Lookman
FT
3 - 0
Benin

    About

    Nigeria are hosting Benin at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

    Game Information

    Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

    Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
    Location: Uyo, Nigeria

    AFCON Qualifying Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Nigeria 6 +6 11
    2 Benin 6 0 8
    3 Rwanda 6 -2 8
    4 Libya 6 -4 5
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    NGA Nigeria (3-4-3)

    No. Name
    23 Stanley Nwabali (GK)
    5 William Troost-Ekong
    21 Calvin Bassey Yellow Card
    6 Semi Ajayi
    17 Alex Iwobi
    4 Wilfred Ndidi
    13 Bruno Onyemaechi
    2 Ola Aina
    22 Victor Boniface
    7 Ademola Lookman
    11 Samuel Chukwueze
    Nigeria Substitutes:
    Olisa Ndah, Victor Osimhen, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Moses Simon, Frank Onyeka, Kelechi Iheanacho, Maduka Okoye, Alhassan Yusuf, Amas Obasogie, Taiwo Awoniyi, Benjamin Tanimu.

    BEN Benin (4-1-4-1)

    No. Name
    1 Marcel Dandjinou (GK)
    6 Olivier Verdon
    4 Cédric Hountondji
    15 Sessi D'Almeida
    12 David Kiki
    11 Rachid Moumini
    8 Hassane Imourane
    19 Dodo Dokou
    18 Junior Olaitan Yellow Card
    10 Tosin Aiyegun
    9 Steve Mounié
    Benin Substitutes:
    Andreas Hountondji, Jodel Dossou, Mariano Ahouangbo, Steve Traoré, Saturnin Allagbé, Romaric Amoussou, Matteo Ahlinvi, Rahman Karim, Samadou Attidjikou, Rabiou Sankamao, Yohan Roche, Rodrigue Fassinou.

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