On June 11, 2024, a climactic clash took place between Benin and Nigeria in the fourth round of the World Cup African qualifying group stage.
With the drums of war beating, the Nigerians were quick to attack. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze played a clever cross from the right and Onyedika adjusted his pace and fired in a shot to make it 1-0 for Nigeria, but Benin didn't let that sink in as they quickly adjusted their strategy in a bid to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's persistence paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and then pushed the ball into the back of the net to level the score at 1-1, a goal that not only gave Benin a boost, but also made the game even more exciting.
In the first half of extra time, Benin once again went on the offensive. In the 45th+3rd minute, Olaitan sent in a precise right corner kick and Moune put the game back on the board with a brilliant right-footed shot to make it 2-1.The goal not only gave Benin the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
In the second half, both players went all out. The Nigerian team tried to equalize the score by stepping up their attack, but the Beninese defense was like a brick wall, and they managed to withstand the Nigerian onslaught with excellent teamwork and resilience.
In the 85th minute, Olawo crossed the ball from the right 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 chances could not be converted into goals, they reflected the efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
As the referee blew the whistle for the end of the match, Benin made a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Nigeria to win the crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dosu were key to the team's victory. Despite leading in the first half, Nigeria eventually failed to withstand Benin's comeback and left the field with regrets.
