Nigeria, with 10 points on the log, are leading the lot and need just a point to reach the competition taking place in late 2025.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Benin Republic’s Cheetahs settled for draw at the end of Thursday’s game at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan. In the first half, Mohammed Tijani scored for Benin Republic. But Victor Osimhen’s equalizing goal in the 81st minute gave the Super Eagles an advantage.

Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr says his side must be well organised to beat the Super Eagles. Rohr's side will host the Super Eagles

Although the Super Eagles have qualified for the competition, the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.

Augustine Eguavoen has blamed the weather as the main reason why the Super Eagles failed to get a win against Benin Republic team in the AFCON qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen scored an equaliser in the final minutes of the 2025 AFCON qualifying clash against Benin Republic to ensure that Nigeria finishes Group D as winners.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead the Super Eagles attack against the Benin Republic in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying match at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cote d'Ivoire,

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half.

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Nigeria against the Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match.