Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced a setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to the Squirrels of Benin in Abidjan.
Despite a promising start with Raphael Onyedika’s goal in the first half, the Super Eagles conceded two goals before halftime, courtesy of strikes from Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie.
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With this loss, Nigeria’s position in Group C remains precarious, as they are yet to secure a win after four matches.
Currently sitting in fifth place, the Super Eagles have only three points, narrowly ahead of Zimbabwe, who still have a game in hand. Benin Republic, on the other hand, leads Group C with seven points.
The defeat highlights the challenges facing Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign, raising concerns about their chances of making it to the tournament in 2026.
