On June 11, 2024, Benin and Nigeria met in a dramatic showdown in the fourth round of the African World Cup qualifying group stage.
With the drums of war beating, the Nigerian team was on the attack with a strong desire to win. It was only in the 28th minute that Chukwueze crossed the ball from the right and Onyedika adjusted his pace and fired a shot through the net to make it 1-0, but Benin did not let the sudden blow get to them and quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's persistence finally paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and scored with a quick shot to equalize the score at 1-1. The goal not only injected a shot in the arm for Benin, but also made the game even more tense and exciting.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin made a comeback. In the 45th minute, Olaitan took a corner kick from the right side, and Mounié scored with a powerful shot to give Benin the lead, 2-1. This goal not only restored Benin's confidence, but also brought them the victory.
The match resumed and both players gave it their best shot. The Nigerians tried to turn the game around by stepping up their attack, but Benin's defense was solid and they managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught 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 jumped up to take a header, but the ball grazed the crossbar. These two chances could not be converted into goals, but it was enough to see the efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
The match came to an end with a whistle from the referee. Benin came back to beat Nigeria 2-1 to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were key to the team's victory. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but could not withstand Benin's fierce counter-attacks and lost the match.
