On June 11, 2024, Benin and Nigeria faced off in a nail-biting match in the 4th round of the World Cup African qualifying group stage.
At the start of the match, the Nigerian team was on fire, displaying a strong attacking stance. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze played a clever cross from the right and Onyedika quickly adjusted his feet and fired a shot through the goal to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead. However, Benin did not let the scoreline get to them as they quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's efforts finally bore fruit. Jordel Dossou made a steal in front of the goal and put a precise shot into the goal to equalize the score at 1-1. This goal not only boosted Benin's morale greatly, but also made the game more compact and exciting.
In the 45+3th minute of first half added time, Olaitan sent in a corner kick from the right side and Moune made it 2-1 with a powerful volley.The goal not only gave Benin the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
In the second half, the players on both sides fought hard. Nigeria tried to step up their attack, but Benin's defense was rock solid and managed to withstand the onslaught of the Nigerian team with excellent teamwork and resilience.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin sent a precise cross from the right side of the field, the ball was cleared to the bottom line by a defender. In the 86th minute, Onuachu's header went over the crossbar. Although these two chances could not be converted into goals, they reflected the resilient efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
The match came to an end when the referee blew the whistle. The Beninese team achieved a come-from-behind victory over the Nigerian team with a score of 2-1, a victory that boosted their morale in this crucial match. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were undoubtedly key to the team's victory. Despite leading in the first half, the Nigerian team could not hold off the Beninese counter-attacks and unfortunately lost.
