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The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports.
After a frustrating start to the qualifiers, Nigeria know that nothing short of victory will keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Nigeria Benin | 5pm (NGA) | #NGABEN pic.twitter.com/ohka0L0Apq
— Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) October 14, 2025
The Super Eagles currently sit third in Group C with 14 points, trailing leaders Benin and second-placed South Africa, who are separated by just a few points heading into the final round of fixtures.
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William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, and other key players will be expected to rise to the occasion against a Benin side that has been one of the biggest surprises of the campaign under former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr.
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The Cheetahs top the group with 17 points and need just a win to secure qualification for their first-ever World Cup.
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions, meanwhile, will have to do without winger Ademola Lookman, who is suspended after picking up a yellow card against Lesotho.
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The stakes couldn’t be higher as both teams battle for a ticket to North America 2026.
Follow Soccernet.ng for minute-by-minute updates and key moments from Uyo.
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- Victor Osimhen 3′
- Victor Osimhen 37′
- Victor Osimhen 51′
- Frank Onyeka 90′
- Semi Ajayi 55′
- Steve Mounie 43′
- Olivier Verdon 49′
- Mohamed Tijani 50′
- Dokou Dodo 53′
- Cedric Hountondji 77′
- Junior Olaitan 87′
- Summary
- Lineups
- Team Stats
Nigeria
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23
Nwabili
2
Fredrick
6
Ajayi
21
Bassey
3
Sanusi
11
Chukwueze
4
Ndidi
17
Iwobi
15
Simon
9
Osimhen
20
Adams
- Coach
-
Eric Chelle
0
- Substitutes
-
Adebayo Adeleye
1
-
Amas Obasogie
16
-
William Troost-Ekong
5
-
Frank Onyeka
8
-
Tolu Arokodare
10
-
Bruno Onyemaechi
13
-
Alhassan Yusuf
14
-
Christantus Uche
18
-
Terem Moffi
19
-
Olakunle Olusegun
22
Benin
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1
Dandjinou
3
Ouorou
4
Hountondji
13
Tijani
12
Kiki
19
Dodo
6
Verdon
8
Imourane
10
Tosin
9
Mounie
17
Hountondji
- Coach
-
Gernot Rohr
0
- Substitutes
-
Saturnin Allagbe
16
-
Serge Obassa
23
-
Rodrigue Fassinou
2
-
Olatoundji Tessilimi
5
-
Matteo Ahlinvi
7
-
Razack Rachidou
11
-
Mariano Ahouangbo
14
-
Romaric Amoussou
15
-
Junior Olaitan
18
-
Jodel Dossou
20
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Rodrigue Kossi Fiogbe
21
-
Attidjikou Samadou
22
NIG
4
– 0
BEN
14/10/2025
BEN
1
– 1
NIG
14/11/2024
NIG
3
– 0
BEN
07/09/2024
BEN
2
– 1
NIG
10/06/2024
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