On June 11, 2024 in the fourth round of the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers, a riveting contest took place between Benin and Nigeria.
With the drums of war beating, the Nigerian team was like a tiger coming down from the mountain, with a strong desire to attack. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze crossed the ball from the right and Onyedika quickly adjusted his pace and fired in a powerful shot to make it 1-0. However, Benin did not give up and quickly adjusted their strategy to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's hard work paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and pushed the ball into the goal, quickly equalizing the score at 1-1. This goal not only gave Benin a boost, but also increased the pace of the game.
Towards the end of the first half, Benin started to attack again. In the 45th minute, Olaitan sent a precise corner kick from the right side of the field, and Mounié's excellent footwork made it 2-1. This goal not only helped Benin to take the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
In the second half, both players went all out. The Nigerian team tried to recover from the deficit by stepping up their attack, but the Beninese defense was rock solid and they managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught with excellent teamwork and resilience.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin sent a precise cross from the right side of the field, the ball was cleverly tipped over the line by a defender. In the 86th minute, Onuachu's header went over the crossbar. Although these two chances could not be converted into goals, 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 eventually failed to withstand Benin's fierce counter-attacks and lost.
