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

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.

The match started with a dominant Nigeria, but as the minutes passed, Benin took control and made it 1-0. The rest of the first half was all about the home side looking for the second. The second half started with a more aggressive visitors in search of an equalizer that never seemed to come.

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.

German tactician Gernot Rohr is under pressure ahead of the massive fixtureThe Super Eagles need a point to confirm their place in Morocco 2025, but the Cheetahs still have a lot to doBenin will miss the services of key defender Cedric Hountondji,

Nigeria know that a positive result against Benin will see them qualify for the next Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Historically, Nigeria has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last nine meetings and 12 of the overall 18 head-to-head matches since 1977.

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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