AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Held to Draw by Benin Republic in Abidjan

Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced a setback in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, unable to secure a win against Benin Republic in Abidjan, affecting their campaign.

On Thursday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were unable to secure a victory against the Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier held in Abidjan.

Mohamed Tijani put Gernot Rohr’s team ahead in the first half.

In the first half, Benin Republic was in control of the game.

Victor Osimhen leveled the score for Nigeria in the second half.

As a result, Nigeria now leads Group D with 11 points from five matches.

Meanwhile, Benin holds the second position with 7 points from five games.

Rwanda and Libya occupy the third and fourth positions with 5 points and 4 points, respectively, as they approach the final group stage matches in the coming days.

Nigeria has already secured their spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco.

Austin Eguavoen’s team is set to play against Rwanda in their final group stage match on Monday in Uyo.