Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a must-win encounter against Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its final day, Soccernet.ng reports.
Both sides enter the contest buoyed by victories in their last matches and with everything still to play for.
The Super Eagles edged Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, thanks to goals from captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams.
The result lifted Nigeria to 14 points in Group C but left them third behind leaders Benin (17 points) and South Africa (15 points).
For Benin, a narrow 1-0 triumph away to Rwanda propelled Gernot Rohr’s side to the top of the group. It was a crucial win that means the Cheetahs now control their World Cup destiny.
A win for Benin on Tuesday would see them qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, an achievement that would represent a landmark moment for the small West African nation.
The Cheetahs shocked the Super Eagles 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign, overturning Raphael Onyedika’s opener to record their first-ever competitive win over Nigeria.
The task, however, is far from easy. Nigeria’s squad, still reeling from inconsistent results earlier in qualifying, are determined to redeem themselves in front of home fans at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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Qualification scenarios: Who goes through?
With just one automatic qualifying ticket up for grabs, Tuesday’s games promise drama across Group C.
If Benin beat Nigeria, they will seal a historic qualification regardless of other results. Nigeria, on the other hand, must win and hope that South Africa fail to beat Rwanda.
Interestingly, if South Africa triumph and Nigeria also win, Bafana Bafana, and not the Super Eagles, will book their place at the World Cup. It means the three-way race for qualification could go down to the final minutes of both games.
Nigeria vs Benin: Where to watch
Fans can watch the game live on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Variety channels across DStv and GOtv platforms. In Nigeria, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is also expected to broadcast the match.
How to livestream Super Eagles vs Benin match
For those unable to watch on TV, live streaming will be available via the DStv Stream app, SuperSport’s online platforms, and FIFA Plus.
Fans can also follow live text commentary, in-game stats, and post-match analysis on Soccernet.ng.
Nigeria vs Benin: When is the kick-off time?
The crucial Super Eagles vs Benin clash kicks off at 5:00 p.m. (Nigeria time) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
As Nigeria chase a ticket to North America, millions of fans across the continent will be glued to their screens — hoping for a performance worthy of the Super Eagles’ reputation.
