Jadel Dossou and Steve Mounie give Benin Republic a 2-1 lead over Nigeria.

Raphael Onyedika scored first for the Super Eagles, but the Cheetahs lead after the first 45 minutes.

Guinea Bissau, Cameroon, and Angola were all beaten by the Super Eagles at this stadium during the 2023 AFCON, but things are not going their way in this game.

Unlike Nigeria, who have featured at six previous FIFA World Cups, Benin Republic is hoping for a maiden appearance in 2026.

One of Nigeria’s biggest undoings in this game has been the lack of proper communication between the players.

After just one victory over Nigeria in 17 games, Benin Republic records another crucial victory over the Super Eagles as they go top in Group C with 7 points.

Sad one for Finidi and his Super Eagles team.

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Tunde Eludini is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria, where he studied International Relations.

He is a Senior Correspondent coordinating the sports section for PREMIUM TIMES.