Benin vs Nigeria, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingAbout
Benin are hosting Nigeria
at Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 16': Mohamed Tijani (Benin) Goal at 16'
- 45': Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Moses Simon (Nigeria) Substitution at 45'
- 72': Victor Boniface (Nigeria) Substitution at 72'
- 75': Moïse Adilehou (Benin) Substitution at 75'
- 76': Marcel Dandjinou (Benin) Yellow Card at 76'
- 81': Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) Goal at 81'
- 82': Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Substitution at 82'
- 90'+1': Frank Onyeka (Nigeria) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 NGA |
BEN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 67.8 | Possession | 32.2 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 5,600
Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 5,600
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 6 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Benin | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Rwanda | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 4 | Libya | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Benin (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK)  |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 5 | Yohan Roche |
| 3 | Tamimou Ouorou |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 10 | Tosin Aiyegun |
Nigeria (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 6 | Gabriel Osho |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 13 | Bruno Onyemaechi |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 9 | Victor Osimhen |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman |
| 14 | Kelechi Iheanacho |
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