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Nigeria vs Benin
Games won: 14
Games drawn: 3
Games lost: 2


Date Match Result Score

14 Feb 1977 Nigeria v Benin W 7-0 International Friendly

14 Jan 1978 Benin v Nigeria W 0-7 International Friendly

17 Jan 1978 Nigeria v Benin W 2-0 International Friendly

14 Oct 1979 Benin v Nigeria D 1-1 International Friendly

28 Oct 1979 Nigeria v Benin W 1-0 International Friendly

04 Nov 1979 Nigeria v Benin W 5-0 International Friendly

01 Feb 1987 Nigeria v Benin D 1-1 West Africa Nations Cup

30 Sep 1990 Benin v Nigeria W 0-1 Africa Cup of Nations

27 Apr 1991 Nigeria v Benin W 3-0 Africa Cup of Nations

04 Feb 2004 Benin v Nigeria W 1-2 Africa Cup of Nations

29 Jan 2008 Nigeria v Benin W 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations

16 Jan 2010 Nigeria v Benin W 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations

13 Aug 2017 Benin v Nigeria L 1-0 African Nations Championship

19 Aug 2017 Nigeria v Benin W 2-0 African Nations Championship

13 Nov 2019 Nigeria v Benin W 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations

27 Mar 2021 Benin v Nigeria W 0-1 Africa Cup of Nations

10 Jun 2024 Benin v Nigeria L 2-1 FIFA World Cup

07 Sep 2024 Nigeria v Benin W 3-0 Africa Cup of Nations

14 Nov 2024 Benin v Nigeria D. 1-1 Africa Cup

If...
Nigeria 1 Benin 0
S/Africa 1 Rwanda 1

Final Table:
Nigeria 17pts +4
Benin 17pts +4
S/Africa 16pts +3

&we qualify for World Cup.

Genot Rohr return to a familiar group

Where he looks more at home than Eric Chelle

Rohr dream of another world cup with Benin Republic

Rohr stated: "We want to do the best we can. But for those who think we're already at the World Cup because we happen to be first, we shouldn’t get too excited; it’s pointless."

"I wrote this to my players. I told some of them on the phone," he added. "But we have to do everything we can to live up to the first place we've been given."

The battle line is drawn


Let's go there

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟, 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔🇸🇸 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 🇮🇹 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡 🇧🇯
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‎📢 The biggest shock and twist currently unfolding in the Group C of Africa world cup qualifiers, the group which includes
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‎South Africa 🇸🇸
‎Benin 🇧🇯
‎Nigeria 🇮🇹
‎Rwanda 🇷🇼
‎Lesotho 🇱🇸
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‎Few weeks ago South Africa was sanctioned by FIFA for having fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena in March’s World Cup qualifier. 3 points were deducted and 3 goals.
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‎This has a huge impact on the table as Benin now sit at the top of the table.
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‎Before the FIFA sanction football lovers in South Africa vowed to support Lesotho Against Nigeria, because Lesotho is set to host Nigeria in South Africa. As it stands now, Nigeria will play Benin and Lesotho in the last two matches of the qualifiers.
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‎Weeks before the sanction funny FIFA president posted a picture of the South African footballer with a calm down hand sign. South Africans believed that FIFA wouldn't sanction them.
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‎If Benin defeats Nigeria all hope will be lost for South Africa and because of this, the Temporary table leaders who thought they are untouchable are now praying and supporting Nigeria to defeat Benin so that they could top the table again.
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‎However, in this particular instance, it seems Benin Republic must emerge victorious against 🇳🇬Nigeria. Let them proceed to represent Group C, as they undeniably appear to be the superior team. 🤣
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‎Nigerians 🇳🇬 still believes that they will be at the world cup, while South Africans 🇿🇦, are busy blaming whoever led them to the situation they are right now.
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‎An advice to the southerners is that since they have big stadia across the countries, the government should make them open to it's citizens because they are likely to watch it from home.

South Africa should forget the world cup


Rwanda head coach: "We are 11 points Benin are 14 points, we want to take 14 points to South Africa as we will try to qualify. We understand Benin people are happy but we want to be happy too,also Nigeria want to be happy and South Africa wants to be happy also. "

"This is the most controversial qualifying group I have ever been involved in. At some point we were finished and now we are back alive. The most gutted at this point is SAFA meanwhile we all want to capitalize in their mistake".

Terem Moffi speaks


The OGC Nice striker also expressed confidence that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

“We are really confident about qualifying for the World Cup,” Moffi said in an interview with the Super Eagles media team.

“We have to do our part and wait for the result of the other team. So, we are really confident things will go our way.”

FIFA Confirms Officials for Nigeria vs Benin 2026 World Cup Qualifier in Uyo

The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced the appointment of match officials for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.

Egypt’s Amin Mohamed Omar will referee the highly-anticipated Group stage showdown, which is Btset for October 14 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Omar will be supported by his compatriots, who will serve as assistant referees and fourth official, ensuring a full Egyptian officiating team takes charge of proceedings.

Additionally, Ghana’s Prosper Addo has been named Match Commissioner for the encounter.

Mynd44 mukina2 honeric01
https://en.africatopsports.com/2025/10/02/fifa-confirms-officials-for-nigeria-vs-benin-2026-world-cup-qualifier-in-uyo/

South Africa Coach really jittery

South Africa need to fall today to Zimbabwe

And for Benin Republic we will handle ourselves

It's fíght to finish


Nigeria vs Benin Republic

rt2026 WCQ: Benin maintain top position in Group C ahead of Super Eagles clash

Benin Republic will go into their final 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Nigeria top of Group C.


The Squirrels benefited from FIFA’s three-point deduction on South Africa to become group leaders ahead of the last two fixtures.

And they have now opened a two-point gap, thanks to a 1-0 win over Rwanda.


The only goal of the game came in the 80th minute

Gernot Rohr’s now have 17 points, while South Africa have 15 points.

Bafana Bafana were held to a 0-0 draw by Zimbabwe.


Nigeria remain in third place despite their 2-1 win in Lesotho. The result takes the Super Eagles to 14 points.


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Nigeria should give her best to beat Benin Republic and this boost the chances of qualifying for the World Cup.

My prediction Nigeria 3-1 Benin book mark this comment after the game on Tuesday. Wishing them maximum points against Benin 🇧🇯

9JAMac10:
My prediction Nigeria 3-1 Benin book mark this comment after the game on Tuesday. Wishing them maximum points against Benin 🇧🇯

We still need Rwanda to at least hold South Africa to another draw

We all know that Nigeria will not qualify, we are just doing busy body

Group C standings after today's matches

🇱🇸 Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria 🇳🇬
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa 🇿🇦
🇷🇼 Rwanda 0-1 Benin 🇧🇯

Last matches

🇳🇬 Nigeria vs. Benin🇧🇯
🇿🇦 South Africa vs. Rwanda 🇷🇼
🇱🇸 Lesotho vs. Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

The fight is getting to the last days 🍿

2026 WCQ: ‘

Nigeria vs Benin Republic



My players are aware’ – Rohr names most important matches in Benin history

robosky02:
South Africa should forget the world cup
Rwanda head coach: "We are 11 points Benin are 14 points, we want to take 14 points to South Africa as we will try to qualify. We understand Benin people are happy but we want to be happy too,also Nigeria want to be happy and South Africa wants to be happy also. "
"This is the most controversial qualifying group I have ever been involved in. At some point we were finished and now we are back alive. The most gutted at this point is SAFA meanwhile we all want to capitalize in their mistake".

Nigeria can be likened to a Cat with 9- lives.
Always triumph in every dangerous situations,no matter what?
I Pray for Nigeria to emerge victorious,ijn.

South Africa will finish first from that group followed by Nigeria

GanagiBitrus:
If...
Nigeria 2 Benin 0
S/Africa 1 Rwanda 1

Final Table:
Nigeria 17pts +5
Benin 17pts +3
S/Africa 16pts +3

&we qualify for World Cup.

You go calculate tire.
That team doesn't deserve to qualify.

I see Nigeria qualifying for the world cup, I see Nigeria reaching the semi finals of the world cup, I see a Nigerian player winning the Ballon 'dor.

This I have seen.

Better for naija not to qualify
At least their dignity will be in tact.. because if France catch em.. them no spell every player name.

GanagiBitrus:
If...
Nigeria 2 Benin 0
S/Africa 1 Rwanda 1

Final Table:
Nigeria 17pts +5
Benin 17pts +3
S/Africa 16pts +3

&we qualify for World Cup.

I actually have a strong feeling that Nigeria will qualify for the world cup.

The Rhor that we say we will finish for failing to beat Cape Verde at home in last World Cup qualifiers have roared back to finish us.

In 2 previous consecutive World Cup qualifiers he ensured his team top the group with ease despite losing points in their last matches.

Rhor has not lost a final match in any World Cup qualifying group. They all ended in a 1-1 draw after the final whistle.
Super eagles must watch out for this

Make we just sell this match to Binin...it will be a nightmare if we help SA to qualify

We are overrated but it would interesting to be in the world cup because it being light to football lovers

Wish they can take the match the kano state stadium. So that Incase super eagles do anyhow kano boys aka aboki go help them reset their brains.

I don't see Nigeria qualifying .

If Super Eagles like make them dey dull...!

That game is a desperate win or nothing... While praying that South Africa, by some miracle, loses.

Truth be told, this 2026 world cup will likely be the most competitive we have seen since the one hosted by France in '98.


The African teams are looking really good for the very first time in a long while.