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World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles face Cheetahs of Abidjan Monday
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to face Benin Republic in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday.
The Super Eagles, under Finidi George, dropped to fifth place in the Group C table following their draw against South Africa.
They will be hoping to get their first win in the World Cup qualifiers when they face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic
Super Eagles are yet to win a game in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round following their first draws in the opening round.
Nigeria played a draw with both Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, leaving them two points behind table leader.
Finidi’s men played another 1-1 draw in their third game against South Africa at the Godwin Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.
Finidi George is put to task for not using Victor Boniface for the game, however bhe will be hoping he will be available against Benin Republic.
A win for the Super Eagles against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic will make it their first win in the World Cup qualifying round.
Benin Republic are currently one point above the Super Eagles in their Group C World Cup qualifying table.
The Cheetahs have also struggled in their previous games, having lost their first game against South Africa and played a draw against Lesotho.
Gernot Rohr’s team claimed their first win in the qualifying round against Rwanda, defeating the Wasps 1-0.
Former Super Eagles managers team will be hoping they can build on their win against Rwanda when they face Nigeria.
A win for Benin Republic against the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take them to the top of the Group C table.
Benin Republic have played against Nigeria 16 times and the Super Eagles have won 13, lost one and drew two.
Nigeria have also won their last three outings against Benin Republic and will be looking to continue the winning streak.
The Cheetahs on the other hand claimed their first victory against Super Eagles in a 1-0 win in 2017.
The game to be played Abidjan in Ivory Cosat at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Monday, June 10, 2024, with the kick-off starting at 5 pm Nigerian time.
The Super Eagles game against Benin Republic will not be available on DSTV but can be watched on AFRO Sports TV and FIFA+ TV.
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