Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their journey in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they face Benin Republic this weekend in their qualifier fixture of the campaign.
The three-time Africa Cup of Nations winner will be going into the high-profile clash after their disappointing 2-1 loss to The Cheetahs in their previous meeting in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, and they will be seeking to get revenge when they meet again in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Meanwhile Benin Republic on the other hand will be going into the encounter after their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their previous meeting, and they will be looking for another success over the Super Eagles in a bid to begin their 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign on a positive note.
Head-To-Head Stats
Nigeria and Benin Republic have met 9 times and the Super Eagles will be going into the next encounter with a superior head-to-head record 7 wins, while the Cheetah have won 2 out of their previous games.
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Kick-Off Time & Date
Nigeria will take on Benin Republic in the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Saturday, September 7, at the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The game will begin at exactly 5 PM (West African Time).
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