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

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Nigeria

45'+2': Ademola Lookman
78': Victor Osimhen
83': Ademola Lookman

FT
3 - 0

Benin

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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 Table

#	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 Table

Line-Ups

Nigeria (3-4-3)

No.	Name
23	Stanley Nwabali (GK)
5	William Troost-Ekong
21	Calvin Bassey
6	Semi Ajayi
17	Alex Iwobi
4	Wilfred Ndidi
13	Bruno
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.

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
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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