AFCON, Benin and Nigeria

Victor Osimhen Joins Nigeria’s Top Scorers as Super Eagles Draw with Benin in AFCON Qualifiers
The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched the top spot in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers with a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, last night.
Benin vs. Nigeria final score: AFCON qualifying result, stats as Victor Osimhen sends Super Eagles to finals
Victor Osimhen marked his return to international football with the equaliser as Nigeria drew 1-1 with Benin in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The Galatasaray striker, who missed the October international break, glanced home substitute Moses Simon's cross with around nine minutes of normal time remaining.
Nigeria Secures AFCON 2025 Spot With 1-1 Draw Against Benin
Nigeria's Super Eagles have booked their place at the year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 1-1 draw against Benin at the Felix
Is Nigeria Making Way for Benin to Ensure Libya Does Not ‘Smell’ AFCON 2025?
Super Eagles are through to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but their 1-1 draw with Benin makes it even tougher for Libya in the quest to qualify as well.
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.
Nigeria secured 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.
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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.
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Libya national team reveals next step ahead of Benin clash after beating Rwanda
The Mediterranean Knights of Libya defeated the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium yesterdayThe win boosted the Libyans ...
Former Benin Police Chief Detained On 'Rebellion' Charge
A former Benin police chief turned government critic has been detained pending trial on a charge of "incitement to rebellion", judicial sources told AFP on Friday.
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International Financial Institutions and development partners support the Republic of Benin in establishing a country’ climate finance platform
Today (November 15, 2025), at COP29, the Government of Benin together with international financial institutions and development partners (DPs), unveiled an ambitious vision for climate action.
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Super Eagles captain Ekong reveals who to blame for goal conceded against Benin
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has named who to blame for the cheap goal Nigeria conceded against Benin Republic ...
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Highlights and goals: Benin 1-1 Nigeria in African Cup of Nations Qualifiers
The match started with a dominant Nigeria, but as the minutes passed, Benin took control and made it 1-0. The rest of the ...
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Benin vs Nigeria Player Ratings: Eagles seek balance, Osimhen remains pivotal
For Nigeria to vie for the African championship title in 2025, they must convert ball possession into genuine scoring chances ...
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“Come Again”: Ola Aina Tells Benin Star Before Dribbling Him on Second Attempt, Video
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina created a scene with a Benin Republic star over a failed dribble attempt during Nigeria's 1-1 ...
Benin Set to Tap Global Carbon Markets for First Time
(Bloomberg) -- Benin is preparing to tap global carbon markets for the first time to help meet its climate-financing needs.