Cheetahs of Benin Republic captain, Steve Mounie, says the team’s failure to convert their chances contributed to the stalemate against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Gernot Rohr’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by the Super Eagles in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter in Abidjan on Thursday night.

The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has said Nigeria were lucky to claim a draw against his team. Both countries played out a 1-1 draw in their penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night.

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.

Augustine Eguavoen has blamed the weather as the main reason why the Super Eagles failed to get a win against Benin Republic team in the AFCON qualifiers.

Victor Osimhen scored an equaliser in the final minutes of the 2025 AFCON qualifying clash against Benin Republic to ensure that Nigeria finishes Group D as winners.

Although the Super Eagles have qualified for the competition, the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Nigeria against the Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match.

Victor Osimhen is expected to start for Nigeria against Benin Republic. The Galatasaray star could set a new record if he scores during the match.

Nigeria's spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali