In the 4th round of the group stage of the African zone World Cup qualifiers held on June 11, 2024, the Beninese internationals and the Nigerian Warriors engaged in a nail-biting encounter.
With the drums of war beating, the Nigerian warriors took the lead in the onslaught. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze's clever cross from the right was met by Onyedika's powerful shot to make it 1-0 in favor of Nigeria. However, the Benin Warriors did not give in as they quickly adjusted their tactics to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin took a turn for the better. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and followed it up with a quick shot to equalize the score and make it 1-1. This goal not only boosted Benin's morale, but also brought the game to a more heated stage.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin started to attack again. In the 45th and 3rd minute, Olaitan sent a precise corner kick to the right side and Moune scored with a brilliant shot to put Benin back on top, 2-1. The goal not only gave Benin the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
In the second half, both players went all out. The Nigerian team tried to turn the tide by stepping up their attack, but the Beninese defense was an impenetrable fortress, and they managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught with excellent teamwork and tenacity.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was cleverly headed off the 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, it was enough to see the efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
With a whistle from the referee, the match came to an end. Benin won the crucial battle with a 2-1 comeback victory over Nigeria. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were responsible for the team's win. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but eventually failed to withstand Benin's comeback and lost.
