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    Nigeria v Benin

    2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
    NGA
    NigeriaNigeriaNGA
    2-5-1, 11 PTS
    BEN
    BeninBeninBEN
    4-2-2, 14 PTS
    • Summary
    • Statistics

    Game Information

    TBC
    TBD, October 13, 2025Coverage: ESPN+

    Top Scorers

    NigeriaNigeria
    9

    V Osimhen

    Forward Matches: 3 Goals: 3
    C Bassey

    C Bassey

    Defender Matches: 8 Goals: 1

    S Ajayi

    Defender Matches: 4 Goals: 1
    BeninBenin

    S Mounié

    Forward Matches: 8 Goals: 5

    D Dokou

    Midfielder Matches: 7 Goals: 2

    J Olaitan

    Midfielder Matches: 8 Goals: 1

    Most Assists

    NigeriaNigeria

    S Chukwueze

    Forward Matches: 5 Assists: 2

    A Iwobi

    Forward Matches: 8 Assists: 1

    A Lookman

    Forward Matches: 7 Assists: 1
    BeninBenin

    J Olaitan

    Midfielder Matches: 8 Assists: 2

    J Dossou

    Forward Matches: 7 Assists: 2

    M Tijani

    Defender Matches: 8 Assists: 1

    Head To Head Record

    LAST FIVE GAMESDateCOMPETITION
    Benin1 - 1NigeriaNov 14, 2024Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
    Nigeria3 - 0BeninSep 7, 2024Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
    Benin2 - 1NigeriaJun 10, 2024FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
    Benin0 - 1NigeriaMar 27, 2021Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
    Nigeria2 - 1BeninNov 13, 2019Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    South Africa8521+817
    Benin8422+414
    Nigeria8251+211
    Rwanda8323011
    Lesotho8134-86
    Zimbabwe8044-64
    Full Table

    WCQ - CAF News

    SAFA 'not worried' about FIFA investigation into Bafana's Teboho Mokoena error

    SAFA 'not worried' about FIFA investigation into Bafana's Teboho Mokoena error

    The South African Football Association says it is unconcerned by FIFA's decision to open disciplinary proceedings against them for fielding suspended midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
    Marcelino: Partey ready for Spurs clash

    Marcelino: Partey ready for Spurs clash

    Villarreal boss Marcelino Garcia is "totally convinced" that Thomas Partey is "mentally prepared" to face Tottenham in the Champions League.
    City's Marmoush ruled out of Manchester derby after Egypt injury

    City's Marmoush ruled out of Manchester derby after Egypt injury

    Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush has been ruled out of the derby against Manchester United after suffering a knee injury while playing for Egypt.
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