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.
As the game kicked off, the Nigerian team came down like a tiger, with a strong desire to attack. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze crossed the ball and Onyedika quickly adjusted his pace and fired a precise shot through the opponent's goal to make the score 1-0 in favor of Nigeria. However, Benin were not deterred by the adversity and quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's hard work finally paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and put in a quick shot to make the score 1-1, which not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game even more exciting.
In the extra time of the first half, Benin started to attack again. In the 45th minute, Olaitan sent in a corner kick from the right side, and Mounié scored again with a brilliant right-footed shot to put Benin back on top 2-1, with victory in their eyes.
In the second half, the players on both sides fought hard. The Nigerian team tried to step up their attack, but the Beninese team defended like an iron wall and managed to withstand the onslaught of the Nigerian team with excellent teamwork and resilience.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin's cross from the right was cleverly tipped over the line by a defender. In the 86th minute, Onuachu's header went over the crossbar. These two attacking chances could not be converted into goals, but they reflected 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 eventually failed to withstand Benin's counter-attacks and unfortunately lost.
