In the 4th round of the group stage of the African zone World Cup qualifiers held on June 11, 2024, a dramatic match was played between Benin and Nigeria.
The Nigerian team started the game like a hungry tiger on the prowl, attacking with vigor. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze crossed the ball and Onyedika adjusted his pace to fire in a powerful shot to make it 1-0, but Benin didn't go down without a fight as they quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's hard work finally paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and put in an unstoppable shot to equalize the score at 1-1. The goal not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game even more exciting.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin started to attack again. In the 45th+3rd minute, Olaitan took a precise corner kick from the right side, and Moune scored with a brilliant shot to put Benin back on top, 2-1. The goal not only put Benin in the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
When the game resumed, both players went all out. The Nigerian team tried to step up their attack, but the Beninese defense was like a brick wall, and with excellent teamwork and resilience, they managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was cleverly tipped over 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, Nigeria's efforts in the second half were evident.
The match came to a close with the referee's final whistle. Benin completed the comeback with a 2-1 win over Nigeria to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were responsible for the win. Nigeria, on the other hand, despite leading at half-time, could not withstand Benin's counter-attack and lost.
