On June 11, 2024, in the 4th round of the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers, a riveting contest was played between Benin and Nigeria.
As the curtains opened, the Nigerian team was like a tiger descending from the mountain, and the desire to attack was like a tidal wave. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze played a clever cross from the right and Onyedika quickly adjusted his position and fired a shot through the goal to make the score 1-0 in favor of Nigeria. However, Benin did not concede defeat as they adjusted their tactics to try and turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's counter-attack came like lightning. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and then pushed the ball into the goal, equalizing the score in a flash, 1-1. The goal not only gave Benin a boost, but also made the game even more exciting.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin started to attack again. In the 45th minute, Olaitan took a corner kick from the right side, and Mounié shot the ball into the net with his right foot to put Benin back on top, 2-1. This goal not only gave Benin hope of victory, but also announced the turning point of the match.
When the game resumed, both players went all out. The Nigerian team tried to intensify their attack, but the Beninese defense was like a brick wall and managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught with excellent teamwork and tenacity.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was cleared off the line by a defender's header. In the 86th minute, Onuachu jumped up to head the ball over 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.
As the referee's whistle blew, the match came to an end. Benin made a comeback with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dosu were responsible for the team's win. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but could not withstand Benin's fierce counter-attacks and unfortunately fell short.
