On June 11, 2024, the Beninese internationals and the Nigerian Lions played out a dramatic battle in the 4th round of the group stage of the World Cup African qualifiers.
With the drums of war beating, the Nigerian Army's offense was surging like a tidal wave. In the 28th minute, Chukwueze played a clever cross from the right and Onyedika made a slight adjustment and fired a powerful shot through the goal to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead. But Benin did not give up as they quickly adjusted their strategy in a bid to turn the game around.
In the 37th minute, Benin's efforts finally came to fruition. Jordel Dossou made a breakthrough in front of the goal and scored a long-range shot to make the score 1-1, a goal that not only boosted Benin's morale, but also made the game even more exciting.
In the extra time of the first half, Benin once again launched an onslaught of attacks. In the 45th+3rd minute, Olaitan sent a precise corner kick from the right side, which Moune headed into the net with his right foot to put Benin back on top 2-1, with victory flashing before their eyes.
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 impenetrable and they managed to withstand the onslaught of Nigerian attacks with excellent teamwork and tenacious fighting spirit.
In the 85th minute, Olawoyin sent a precise cross from the right, but 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, they were enough to reflect the efforts of the Nigerian team in the second half.
As the referee's whistle blew, the match came to an end. Benin achieved a 2-1 comeback against Nigeria to win this crucial battle. Goals from Moune and Jordel Dosu were the key to the team's victory. Nigeria, on the other hand, led in the first half but eventually failed to withstand Benin's comeback and left the field with regrets.
