On June 11, 2024, a dramatic battle between Benin and Nigeria took place on the stage of the 4th round of the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers.
At the start of the match, the Nigerian team was on fire with a strong desire to attack. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze crossed the ball from the right and Onyedika adjusted his pace and fired a shot to make it 1-0, but Benin didn't let that deter them as they quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's efforts finally came to fruition. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the net and fired a shot into the back of the net to make it 1-1, a goal that not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game even more enthralling.
In the extra time of the first half, Benin once again launched a fierce attack. In the 45th+3rd minute, Olaitan sent in a corner kick from the right side, and Moune scored with a brilliant right-footed shot to give Benin the lead, 2-1. The goal not only gave Benin the lead, but also gave them hope of victory.
In the second half, both players went all out. The Nigerian team tried to intensify their attack, but the Beninese defense was exceptionally strong, and they managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught with excellent teamwork and tenacious fighting spirit.
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 attacking chances could not be converted into goals, they fully reflected the efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
As the referee's whistle blew, the match came to an end. The Beninese team achieved a comeback against the Nigerian team with a score of 2-1 to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dosu were responsible for the team's victory. Despite leading in the first half, Nigeria could not withstand Benin's counter-attacks and unfortunately lost.
