Benin Republic beat Super Eagles 2-1, dim Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification

Benin Republic beat Super Eagles 2-1, dim Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification

Benin Republic on Monday defeated the Super Eagles 2-1, causing a major setback for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Super Eagles now have only three miserable points from four World Cup qualification games and face the risk of missing the next football tournament, according to a report by Channels TV.

The Super Eagles came into the game needing a win after playing a 1-1 draw with South Africa some days back.

While the game started on a good note for the Nigerians, taking the lead on the 25th minute.

Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge gave the Super Eagles the advantage when he slotted in cooly just inside the box.

But the Cheetahs of Benin coached by a former Nigerian gaffer Gernot Rohr levelled proceedings in the 37th minute from Jodei Dossou after a defensive error from the Super Eagles.

They compounded Nigeria’s misery just before the halftime whistle via Steve Mounie.

On the resumption of the second half, Nigeria made some changes but the hosts defended well, ending the game recording one of the biggest wins in football.

Monday’s result leaves Nigeria 5th in the Group C qualification lot for the 2026 World Cup.