On June 11, 2024, the 4th round of the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers was rekindled with an instantly ignited clash between Benin and Nigeria.
With the drums of war beating, Nigeria took the lead when in the 28th minute, Chukwueze's clever cross was met by Onyedika's volley to make the score 1-0 in an instant. But Benin did not let the sudden lead get them down as they quickly adjusted their strategy to try and turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin took a turn for the better. Jordel Dossou made a breakaway in front of the goal and pushed the ball into the goal, equalizing the score at 1-1. This goal not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game more exciting.
In the extra time of the first half, Benin started to attack again. In the 45th+3rd minute, Olaitan sent a precise corner kick, and Moune hit a powerful shot to put Benin back on top, 2-1. This goal not only gave Benin hope of victory, but also gave them the initiative in the game.
In the second half, both players went all out. The Nigerian team attempted to recover the deficit 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, Olawoyin's cross from the right was headed off the line by a defender. In the 86th minute, Onuachu's header went 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 came back to win this crucial match with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dossou were key to the team's victory. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but ultimately could not withstand Benin's comeback and lost.
