On June 11, the group stage of the World Cup qualifiers in Africa was in full swing, and the match between Benin and Nigeria was as fascinating as it was sparkling.
At the beginning of the match, the Nigerian team was like a tiger coming down from the mountain, attacking with great momentum. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze crossed the ball and Onyedika adjusted his pace and fired in a shot to make it 1-0. Benin did not back down in the face of adversity and quickly adjusted their strategy to equalize the score.
In the 37th minute, Benin took a turn for the better. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and put it in the back of the net to make the score 1-1, a goal that not only boosted Benin's morale, but also put the game in the balance.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin made a comeback. In the 45th and 3rd minute, Olaitan took a corner kick from the right side and Mounié scored with a precise shot to make the score 2-1. this goal not only gave Benin the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
In the second half, both teams fought hard. Nigeria tried to turn the game around by stepping up their attack, but Benin's defense was rock solid and managed to withstand the onslaught of the Nigerian team with excellent teamwork and perseverance.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was 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, Nigeria's efforts in the second half were evident.
As the referee blew the whistle for the end of the match, Benin won the crucial battle with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were responsible for the win. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but eventually failed to withstand Benin's counter-attack and lost.
