This meeting between the Benin Republic and Nigeria is the 18th time that both sides will be facing each other in a competitive match. This fixture has been dominated 14 times by Nigeria, losing two and having drawn twice.
The Super Eagles need a draw in Thursday’s match to guarantee a spot in the 35th AFCON, which will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Head to Head
This is the second time that both teams will be facing each other after Nigeria lost in the qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a 3-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium against Benin Republic.
Time and Where to watch Benin Republic vs Nigeria
The game will be played on Thursday, November 14, 2024. It is set to begin at 8 p.m. Nigeria time at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.
The match will be available on one of Dstv’s Supersport channel and AfroSport
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