Benin, Nigeria and Super Eagles

Nigeria secure AFCON qualification but it was hardly an inspired effort against Benin
It was not pretty, but Nigeria's Super Eagles did just enough to eke out the point that cemented their place at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, drawing 1-1 with Benin on Thursday.
Benin Republic Vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Chase Early AFCON Qualification
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.
Benin 1-1 Nigeria: Osimhen heads late equaliser as Eagles finish top of Group D
An 81st-minute equaliser from Victor Osimhen was all the Super Eagles needed to ensure they finish the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as Group D winners. Benin scored the opener in the 16th minute by defender Mohamed Tijani.
AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen’s Flying Header Earns Super Eagles a Point vs Benin
Victor Osimhen rescued the Super Eagles from the jaws of defeat with a brilliant header in the AFCON qualification fixture against the Republic of Benin.
Nigeria qualify for 2025 AFCON before Benin Republic game
Nigeria's spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali
Super Eagles of Nigeria don qualify for Afcon 2025
Afta a dramatic 90mins, Nigeria struggle dia way to end of di match as dem draw wit Benin Republic but still make am to di Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025. Veri impressive game from di Benin Republic side afta dem hold di Super Eagles to a one goal lead for di first half.
Surely Nigeria will easily get the point they need for AFCON qualification?
Unless the unimaginably catastrophic happens, it is tough to see Nigeria not getting that point, at the very minimum, and then switching their focus to other tactics and achievements.
Video: Osimhen scores stunning header in Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier vs Benin
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive run of form by scoring yet another goal for Nigeria against the Republic of Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualification fixture.
Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope
Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.
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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Full results of all Thursday’s matches
DAILY POST brings you the results of all the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixtures played on Thursday.