Skip to main content

Preview: Benin vs. Nigeria: Super Eagles aim for first victory in 2026 World Cup qualifying


In addition to the three vital points that are at risk, there is an additional wrinkle to Monday's game in Abidjan: former Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr is now guiding Benin.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament, Nigeria's Super Eagles will play a vital matchup against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Monday in an attempt to win their first game.

Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium is the expected venue for the match, and kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. (Time in Nigeria)

The Eagles are keen to get their campaign back on track after a painful 1-1 draw with South Africa last Friday in Uyo. Currently, they are second from bottom in Group C with three points, having drawn all three the series' games.
After facing a plethora of criticism following the draw with Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi George is keen to silence his detractors with a victory on Monday.
The former Ajax player predicted that Nigeria would play with the utmost seriousness against Benin in order to secure their first three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match.
"We intend to take the game quite seriously. The game vs South Africa is no longer played. It has taught us something. All we need to do is motivate ourselves to have the incredible second half that we experienced [against South Africa].I believe we have a chance if we can start tomorrow [today] in that manner. In his press conference prior to the game, Finidi stated.

Nigerians require reliable news sources. Assist us in reporting it.
For Nigerians, by Nigerians, PREMIUM TIMES publishes fact-based journalism. Our readers who donate to our cause enable us to continue our mission. Help us provide in-depth, painstakingly researched news and information to millions of people, including you.

It's important to recognize that producing journalism involves costs, and we take pleasure in never hiding our articles behind onerous paywalls.

Will you help us uphold our commitment to providing free and easily accessible news by making a little donation to our newsroom?

Indeed, I will donate today xD.o this thereafter
Finidi is not the only one who is taking a businesslike approach to Monday's match; Alex Iwobi, one of his players, is also speaking toughly despite the positive memories the former Arsenal star had of being mentored by Rohr during the Super Eagles' charge.

"Abidjan, we've finished training. major, major game tomorrow [today]. We ran into Gernot Rohr; it's good to see him and his team, and it's good to see that he looks good, too. However, tomorrow—as of right now—is war, Iwobi said.

This meeting is sure to be exciting. The match is made more interesting by Rohr's past with Nigeria, as the Eagles are keen to defeat their former manager.



Nigeria has a history of dominating Benin; they have won their last four encounters. The only win for Benin in the previous five meetings came via a penalty in 2017.


One important element would be the well-known Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, which played host to several of Nigeria's successful 2023 AFCON games. Nigeria wants to take use of the comforts of home in order to increase their domination.

Telecom Team News: Dele-Bashiru who saved a point against South Africa, is questionable for the encounter because of an injury he received during play. Finidi George, the coach, will evaluate the extent of the injury.

Samuel Chukwueze, who made a 24-minute cameo in the previous game, is anticipated to be fully healthy and perhaps start after returning from action with AC Milan.

It is anticipated that Benin would start with the same lineup against Nigeria as they did against Rwanda, winning 1-0.

The hero who beat Rwanda to seal the victory, Dokou Dodo, is a great contender to hold down his midfield position.

Steve Mounie is still the key offensive threat up front. He will probably be the main offensive player, with Junior Olaitan and Jodel Dossou on either side of him.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BABA JOSHUA ADIGUN IYANDA’S BIOGRAPHY

BIRTH Pa JOSHUA ADIGUN IYANDA was Born on the 27TH of  SEPTEMBER 1951 into  the family of late pa Deacon SAMUEL A. IYANDA who was married to MAMA late OMOYOOLA IYANDA   OF ILE  IKOLABA ALADAN ISALE LAKA OGBOMOSO OYO STATE. BAPTISM He accepted Jesus as his Lord and personal Saviour and was baptized in First Baptist Church Abuja (Now Suleja) by REVD LEVERET in the year 1973. EDUCATION He attended Baptist Day School Bidah from 1958 –TO -1963 and completed primary 7 at BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL KATCHA in Niger State in the year 1964. He then proceeded to VERHOEVEN TECHNICAL SCHOOL MINNA in Niger State. He also went to EDUCATION ADVANCE COLLEGE OF STENOGRAPHY (E.A.C.S ) OKE - ‘ YA – IGBAJA in kwara State where he learnt about INSURANCE BUSINESS. When insurance profession was no longer moving as expected, he decided  to go back to School for additional qualifications in order to become a teacher.  These are the other Schools he attended. 1.       Teachers   Resource Center   Jos in the
Post a Comment
Read more

TRIBUTE TO THE ONE AND ONLY HERO OF GENEROSITY WHO FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH, FINISHED HIS COURSE, RECEIVED A CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND FINALLY A CONQUEROR.

We sat here in our sitting  room looking at your pictures. wondering why you couldn't be a part of us for life. Uncontrollable tears stream down my face , while my heartbeat starts to race. Asking God why he took you away from us now. it was more painful than stabbing any one in the heart with a knife.  We still needed you here. You were the one to make everything so clear. You are a part of us and we are part of you. When you died, part of soo many died too. I never knew how hard it was to lose someone you love until the day you went to heaven above. Even though I can't see you, We know you're up there watching over us Therefore; With heavy hearts to remember and celebrate the life of our beloved daddy, Pastor and evangelist,  I extend my deepest sympathies to Daddy Evangelist Danlami Job Abdullahi's family and share in their grief.  He was more than our spiritual guide; he was  a pillar of strength, comfort, and wisd
Post a Comment
Read more

TIMIYANDASBLOG along side TIMBLOGGIST sends Congratulatory Message on The Passing Out Parade (POP) Of F.B.C.K Unique Corpers.

TIMIYANDASNLOG along side TIMBLOGGIST extends her  Congratulatory message.to the  Unique NYSC corpers of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH KEFFI  on their Passing Out Parade (POP) today 4th April, 2024. Like  yesterday,  it  seems  like  it  will  never  end,  but  here  you  are,  completing  your  national  youth  service  year  successfully  and  expressing  thanks  to  God  with  a  grateful  heart. We celebrate with you as you take off your head dresses for the last time to bid the governor of your stateof deployment farewel  as a corps member. We pray that God will grant you a magnificent recompense and that you will succeed in all of your future endeavors.  Greetings from timiyandasblog along side timbloggist.  It has now all come to a magnificent finish for those who served their country while remaining in their comfort zones and for the patriots of the fatherland who followed the final order to serve wherever they were originally posted. We commend each of you. With
Post a Comment
Read more