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Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Benin 🇧🇯 #afcon2025

Nigeria faced Benin in a crucial qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on November 14, 2024. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, which was enough for Nigeria to secure their place in the tournament scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

Match Overview

Final Score: Benin 1 - 1 Nigeria
Key Moments:
Benin Goal: Tijani scored an early goal for Benin, giving them a surprising lead.
Nigeria Equalizer: Victor Osimhen equalized late in the game, ensuring Nigeria's qualification.

Context and Implications
Prior to this match, Nigeria was leading Group D with ten points and needed just a draw to confirm their qualification for AFCON 2025. They were unbeaten in their last six qualifiers and had previously defeated Libya by a score of 3-0 due to a disciplinary ruling against Libya after Nigeria's team was stranded at an airport during a match124.

The draw against Benin solidified Nigeria's position at the top of the group, as they now have a four-point lead over Benin35. This result also marked the third encounter between these two teams within six months, highlighting their competitive rivalry.

Player Highlights
Victor Osimhen: His return from injury was significant, as he scored the equalizing goal and provided a much-needed boost to the team's morale after missing previous matches.
Ademola Lookman: Contributed significantly throughout the qualifiers, being one of Nigeria's standout players with two goals so far in the campaign.

Future Matches
Nigeria will conclude their qualifying campaign with a home match against Rwanda, while Benin aims to secure their own qualification as they sit second in the group, just ahead of Rwanda by one point.
This match not only showcased Nigeria's resilience but also set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the AFCON qualifying rounds.

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