Tag: Benin Republic
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AFCON qualifier 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to beat Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half. However, Victor Osimhen equalized for Nigeria in the second half.…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Boniface leads Super Eagles attack, Nwabali, Troost-Ekong start [See starting XI]
Super Eagles interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic today. Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will feature as centre-backs. Nottingham Forest…
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2026 WCQ: Finidi George makes demand from Super Eagles players after defeat to Benin
Super Eagles manager, Finidi George has urged his players to be committed following their 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Monday evening. Nigeria have picked up only three points from their first four games in the qualifying series so far. Raphael Onyedika scored for Super Eagles, but Gernot Rohr’s…
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2026 WCQ: NFF left fuming as Benin Republic plays old national anthem for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has expressed its displeasure after the Beninoise Football Federation played the old Nigerian national anthem before Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in Abidjan. In a statement signed by the NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, he explained that they gave a recording of the new national anthem to…
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles in danger of missing 2026 World Cup after defeat to Benin Republic
The chances of Nigeria’s Super Eagles playing at the 2026 World Cup is in jeopardy. This follows their 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic on Monday in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles were looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against South Africa last Friday. Finidi George’s side started on a good note, thanks to…
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Nigeria vs Benin Republic: Finidi releases Super Eagles’ starting XI for 2026 WCQ clash
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has released his.starting line-up for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in Ivory Coast. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali will keep his position in goal. Finidi has also opted for the same backline of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Tanimu and Calvin Bassey that featured against…
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2026 WCQ: ‘No doubt’ – Wilfred Ndidi names four players Super Eagles misses
Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has named four players Finidi George’s side misses ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic on Monday evening. Ndidi spoke at his pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of Nigeria’s clash with Benin at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. The four…