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

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Benin are hosting Nigeria at Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.

Benin Leaders

# Player Stats
Steve Mounié Matches: 4, Goals: 2
Andreas Hounto.. Matches: 3, Goals: 2
Hassane Imoura.. Matches: 4, Goals: 1

Nigeria Leaders

# Player Stats
Ademola Lookma.. Matches: 3, Goals: 2
Fisayo Dele-Ba.. Matches: 3, Goals: 1
45 Victor Osimhen Matches: 2, Goals: 1

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
3-0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
2-1
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
1-0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
2-1
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
1-0
International Friendly

Statistics

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4 Goal Difference 0
4 Total Goals 6
3 Assists 4
0 Goals Against 6

Game Information

Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

AFCON Qualifying Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Nigeria 3 +4 7
2 Benin 4 0 6
3 Rwanda 4 -2 5
4 Libya 3 -2 1
Full Table

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