Nigeria vs Benin | FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Nigeria

Benin

Tuesday 14 Oct 2025

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo

Nigeria

Benin

05:00

Nigeria v Benin | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CAF

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African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points

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Top Stats

ball Possession

shots

shots On Target

corners

offsides

fouls

yellow Cards

red Cards

Attacking

shots

Shots off target

Shots on target

blocked Shots

shots Inside Box

Distribution/Passes

passing Accuracy

passes Completed

passes Attempted

crosses Completed

crosses Attempted

Defence

tackles Won

interception

blocked Passes

clearances

keeper Saves

crosses Attempted

Insights

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Goals per match

1.221.33

Goals scored

1112

Games played

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Nigeria

Benin

Match Information

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo

Nigeria

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Matchweek 10

Amin Mohamed Omar

Referee

Mahmoud Abouelregal

Assistant Referee 1

Raoul Savoy

Assistant Referee 2

Mahmoud Moustafa Elbana

Fourth official

Channel 204, SuperSport LaLiga

Tuesday 14 Oct 2025

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo

Nigeria

Benin

Top Stats

ball Possession

shots

shots On Target

corners

offsides

fouls

yellow Cards

red Cards

Attacking

shots

Shots off target

Shots on target

blocked Shots

shots Inside Box

Distribution/Passes

passing Accuracy

passes Completed

passes Attempted

crosses Completed

crosses Attempted

Defence

tackles Won

interception

blocked Passes

clearances

keeper Saves

crosses Attempted

Nigeria4-4-2

Line Up

Benin4-3-3

Nigeria

4-4-2

Benin

4-3-3

Head to Head

Previous 5 meetings

Won

Drawn

Won

14 Oct 2025

4 - 0

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

14 Nov 2024

1 - 1

African Cup of Nations Qualifying

7 Sep 2024

3 - 0

African Cup of Nations Qualifying

10 Jun 2024

2 - 1

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

27 Mar 2021

0 - 1

African Cup of Nations Qualifying

Head to Head

Previous 5 meetings

Won

Drawn

Won

Last 5 Meetings

14 Oct 2025

4 - 0

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

14 Nov 2024

1 - 1

African Cup of Nations Qualifying

7 Sep 2024

3 - 0

African Cup of Nations Qualifying

10 Jun 2024

2 - 1

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

27 Mar 2021

0 - 1

African Cup of Nations Qualifying

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Nigeria

Benin 4 - 0 Nigeria

14 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Lesotho 1 - 2 Nigeria

10 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

South Africa 1 - 1 Nigeria

9 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Rwanda 1 - 0 Nigeria

6 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Russia 1 - 1 Nigeria

6 Jun 2025 • FIFA Internationals

Benin

Nigeria 4 - 0 Benin

14 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Rwanda 0 - 1 Benin

10 Oct 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Lesotho 4 - 0 Benin

9 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Zimbabwe 1 - 0 Benin

5 Sep 2025 • FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa

Morocco 1 - 0 Benin

9 Jun 2025 • FIFA Internationals

Form Guide

Last 5 matches

Squads

Match Videos

05:00

Nigeria v Benin | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - CAF

Commentary

90’ + 6

end-2

Second Half ends, Nigeria 4, Benin 0.

90’

added-time

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

90’

Goal !

Frank Onyeka

Assist: Moses Simon

Goal! Nigeria 4, Benin 0. Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Moses Simon.

88’

substitution

IN: Terem Igobor Moffi

Jersey Number 19

OUT: Alex Iwobi

Jersey Number 17 • Midfielder

Substitution, Nigeria. Terem Moffi replaces Alex Iwobi.

87’

yellow-card

Junior Olaitan

Jersey Number 18

Junior Olaïtan (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

81’

substitution

IN: Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare

Jersey Number 10

OUT: Victor Osimhen

Jersey Number 9 • Striker

Substitution, Nigeria. Tolu Arokodare replaces Victor Osimhen.

77’

yellow-card

Cedric Hountondji

Jersey Number 4 • Defender

Cédric Hountondji (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

74’

substitution

IN: Sopuruchukwu Bruno Onyemaechi

Jersey Number 13

OUT: Zaidu Sanusi

Jersey Number 3 • Defender

Substitution, Nigeria. Bruno Onyemaechi replaces Zaidu Sanusi.

74’

substitution

IN: Frank Onyeka

Jersey Number 8

OUT: Akor Adams

Jersey Number 20 • Striker

Substitution, Nigeria. Frank Onyeka replaces Akor Adams.

67’

substitution

IN: Jodel Dossou

Jersey Number 20

OUT: Aiyegun Tosin

Jersey Number 10 • Striker

Substitution, Benin. Jodel Dossou replaces Aiyegun Tosin.

67’

substitution

IN: Romaric Amoussou

Jersey Number 15

OUT: Dodo Dokou

Jersey Number 19 • Midfielder

Substitution, Benin. Romaric Amoussou replaces Dodo Dokou.

56’

substitution

IN: Junior Olaitan

Jersey Number 18

OUT: Andréas Hountondji

Jersey Number 17 • Striker

Substitution, Benin. Junior Olaïtan replaces Andréas Hountondji.

55’

yellow-card

Semi Ajayi

Jersey Number 6 • Defender

Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

53’

yellow-card

Dodo Dokou

Jersey Number 19 • Midfielder

Dodo Dokou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

51’

Goal !

Victor Osimhen

Assist: Moses Simon

Goal! Nigeria 3, Benin 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Moses Simon.

50’

yellow-card

Mohamed Tijani

Jersey Number 13 • Defender

Mohamed Tijani (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

49’

yellow-card

Olivier Verdon

Jersey Number 6 • Midfielder

Olivier Verdon (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

45’

substitution

IN: Olakunle Olusegun

Jersey Number 22

OUT: Samuel Chukwueze

Jersey Number 11 • Midfielder

Substitution, Nigeria. Olakunle Olusegun replaces Samuel Chukwueze.

45’

start

Second Half begins Nigeria 2, Benin 0.

45’ + 5

end-1

First Half ends, Nigeria 2, Benin 0.

45’

added-time

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

43’

yellow-card

Steve Mounié

Jersey Number 9 • Striker

Steve Mounié (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

37’

Goal !

Victor Osimhen

Assist: Samuel Chukwueze

Goal! Nigeria 2, Benin 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.

3’

Goal !

Victor Osimhen

Assist: Samuel Chukwueze

Goal! Nigeria 1, Benin 0. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.

0’

start

First Half begins.

0’

lineup

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Nigeria