LIVE: Nigeria vs Benin – CAF World Cup qualifier
By Al Jazeera
Published 2025-10-14 06:33 Updated 2025-10-14 12:57 Source: Al Jazeera
- Nigeria take on Benin in their final Group C CAF (Confederation of African Football) qualifier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
- The match at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, kicks off at 5pm (16:00 GMT).
- Benin lead the group by three points and two on goal difference. Nigeria are third in the group.
- The Super Eagles must win to either finish as group winners or as runners-up who could potentially compete in November’s interconfederation playoff.
- South Africa are currently second, two points behind Benin, and hosts Rwanda, who can no longer qualify in their final match.