Benin Beat Wasteful Super Eagles 2-1

The Nigerian Super Eagles faced off against the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match on June 10, 2024. The match took place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and ended with a disappointing 2-1 loss for Nigeria.

Nigeria had been struggling in the early stages of the qualifiers, drawing their first three matches. The team was eager to secure a win against Benin to boost their chances of qualifying for the World Cup. However, it was not meant to be.

Benin took the lead in the first half, with goals from Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie. Nigeria managed to pull one back with a goal from Raphael Onyedika, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. The Super Eagles were wasteful in front of goal and failed to capitalize on their chances.

The loss was a blow to Nigeria’s World Cup aspirations, as they remained winless in the qualifiers. The team’s performance was criticized by fans and pundits alike, with many calling for changes in the squad and coaching staff.

The defeat also highlighted the competitiveness of Group C, where every team was still in contention for qualification after three rounds. Nigeria would need to regroup and improve their performances in the upcoming matches to have a chance of making it to the World Cup.