The Super Eagles will finish top of Group D in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series. This follows their 1-1 draw with Benin Republic on Thursday evening. Nigeria has confirmed their qualification for next year’s tournament,

Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations even before the fifth of their six-match schedule which comes up in less than an hour from now. This is the sequel to the 1-0 defeat of Rwanda by Libya.

With nine minutes remaining, Osimhen rose to the occasion, connecting with a precise cross from Moses Simon to level the score at 1-1.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead the Super Eagles attack against the Benin Republic in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying match at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cote d'Ivoire,

With time ticking out, with Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen made some changes. Moses Simon and Raphael Onyedika came in for Kelechi Iheanacho and debutant Gabriel Osho, respectively. That move paid off as substitute Moses Simon provided the pinpoint cross that Osimhen headed into net for vital equaliser for Nigeria in the 81st minute.

Nigeria, with 10 points on the log, are leading the lot and need just a point to reach the competition taking place in late 2025.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half.

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.