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Live commentary: Benin Republic vs Nigeria – AFCON 2025 qualifiers

Welcome to our live commentary of the highly anticipated Match Day five of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.

Tonight’s clash at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan is set to be intense as both teams vie for crucial points to secure their spots in the upcoming AFCON tournament.

With Nigeria aiming to maintain their dominant run in Group D and Benin determined to make a statement and secure their AFCON ticket under former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr.

Stay tuned as we bring you every moment, from the opening whistle to the final kick.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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