LIVE VIDEO BELOW

Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the match between Nigeria vs Benin Republic, the last game in the CAF FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

This is a must-win match for the Super Eagles of Nigeria if they want to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Benin, on the other hand, only needs at least a draw to make it to the finals next summer.

Both teams, especially Nigeria, need a result from South Africa (a draw or a loss) to make it if the results in Uyo favour them.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria need to win with at least 2 goals for any hope of qualification.

The Cheetahs of Benin, on the other hand might take a draw to the Americas next summer, if Bafana Bafana of South Africa draw or win by less than three goals’ margin.

Nigeria Starting XI: Nwabali, Fredrick, Ajayi, Bassey, Sanusi, Chukwueze, Ndidi, Iwobi, Simon, Osimhen, Adams

Benin Starting XI: Dandjinou, Hountondji, Tijani, Verdon, Kiki, Dodo, Imourane, Ouorou, Tosin, Hountondji, Mounie

Current Standing

Below is the current standing after match day 9:

1. Benin Republic – 17 points (5 goals)
2. South Africa – 15 points (3 goals)
3. Nigeria – 14 points (3 goals)
4. Rwanda – 11 points (-1 goals)
5. Lesotho – 9 points (-4 goals)
6. Zimbabwe – 5 points (-6 goals)