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Find out when and where you can watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria book a place at the 2025 AFCON qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
The Nigerian Super Eagles will play the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixture.
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18:25 - 12.11.2024
AFCON 2025: Sadiq Umar missing as 22 Super Eagles train for Benin Republic in Abidjan
22 Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for the AFCON 2025 qualifier, train in Abidjan for Benin Republic.
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19:15 - 12.11.2024
Eguavoen welcomes familiar stadium ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier
See what Coach Eguavoen has to say about the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny ahead of the AFCON 2025 qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic.
This will be the second meeting between the two countries 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.
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Benin Republic vs Nigeria Head To Head
In Benin Republic's 18 meetings with Nigeria, the Super Eagles have won 14, lost 2, and drawn 2.
In a 1-0 triumph over the Super Eagles in 2017, the Cheetahs won for the first time and then for the second time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
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Benin Republic vs Nigeria
CAF has chosen Senegalese official Issa Sy to officiate Thursday's match.
Sy was in charge when the Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 at the same location in a quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
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Compatriots El Hadji Amadou Sy (fourth official), Nouha Bangoura (assistant 2), and Djibril Camara (assistant 1) will support him.
The commissioner will be Ivorian Rene Williams Sere, while the referee assessor will be Angolan Inacio Manuel Candido.
The Super Eagles simply need a win or 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.
Time and where to Watch Nigeria vs Benin Republic
On Thursday, November 14, the Super Eagles of Nigeria play the Benin Republic's Cheetahs.
The game on Matchday 5 is set to begin at 8 p.m. Nigeria time at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.
The game will be available on DSTV's Supersport and Afro Sport.
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