On June 11, 2024, a tense battle between Benin and Nigeria took place on the stage of the 4th round of the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers.
The drums of war were beating and the Nigerian team quickly got into the fray. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze played a clever cross from the right and Onyedika quickly adjusted his pace and sent a shot into the net to make the score 1-0 in an instant and put Nigeria ahead. But Benin did not give up as they quickly adjusted their strategy in search of an equalizer.
After only 9 minutes, Benin's persistence paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and scored with a quick shot to level the score at 1-1, a goal that not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game even more exciting.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin once again went on the offensive. In the 45th+3rd minute, Olaitan found an opportunity from a corner kick on the right side, and Moune fired the ball with his right foot accurately into the goal to put Benin back on top, 2-1, and the victory was on the line.
In the second half, both players went all out. Nigeria tried to turn the game around by stepping up their offense, but Benin's sturdy defense and excellent teamwork allowed them to successfully withstand the onslaught of their opponents.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin crossed the ball from the right side of the field and the ball was cleared to the bottom line by a defender's header. 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.
As the referee's final whistle blew, the match came to an end. Benin completed the comeback with a 2-1 win over Nigeria to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dosu were the key to the team's victory. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but eventually failed to withstand Benin's counter-attacks and unfortunately lost.
