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11-15 03:00

1 - 1

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Nigeria

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End 1-1

91′

F. Onyeka

A. Lookman

82′

A. Hountondji

A.Tosin

82′

B.Osayi-Samuel

O. Aina

81′

1-1

V. Osimhen

Assist: M. Simon

76′

M. Dandjinou

75′

M. Adilehou

S.D'Almeida

72′

V. O. Boniface

A. Iwobi

45′

M. Simon

G. Osho

45′

R. O. Nwadike

K. Iheanacho

Halftime 1-0

16′

1-0

M. Tijani

Assist: J.Ishola

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Nigeria was held to a surprising 1-1 draw by Benin in a CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 15, 2024. The Super Eagles were expected to secure a comfortable victory but faced stubborn resistance from their West African neighbors in a match that impacted the Group A standings. Benin took a shock lead in the first half, stunning the Nigerian side and their fans. Nigeria piled on the pressure after the break and eventually found an equalizer, but they could not complete the comeback despite dominating possession. The final whistle confirmed a frustrating match result for the Nigerian team, while Benin celebrated a famous and resilient point away from home that boosts their own qualification hopes.