On June 11, 2024, as the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers got underway, the Lions of Benin and the Cheetahs of Nigeria engaged in a sparkling battle in the 4th round of the competition.
At the beginning of the match, 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 stance and fired a powerful shot to make it 1-0, but Benin didn't give up and quickly adjusted their tactics to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's persistence finally paid off. Jordel Dossou made a breakthrough in front of the goal and pushed the ball into the goal to equalize the score at 1-1. This goal not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game more dramatic.
In the first half of stoppage time, Benin once again attacked. In the 45th minute, Olaitan took a corner kick from the right side, and Mounié scored with a precise shot to put Benin back in front, 2-1. This goal not only gave Benin the lead, but also gave them a glimpse of victory.
In the second half, players from both sides fought hard. Nigeria tried to turn the game around by stepping up their attack, but Benin's defense was rock solid and they managed to withstand the onslaught of the Nigerian team with excellent teamwork and tenacity.
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 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 Dossou were responsible for the win. Nigeria, on the other hand, despite leading at half-time, could not withstand Benin's counter-attack and lost.
