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See what Nigerians are saying about Victor Osimhen after he saved the Super Eagles from defeat against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
On Thursday, November 14, 2025, the Nigerian Super Eagles and the Benin Republic Cheetahs battled to a 1-1 draw away in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
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08:50 - 13.11.2024
Benin Republic vs Nigeria: Time and where to watch Super Eagles vs Cheetahs AFCON 2025 qualifier
Find out when and where you can watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria book a place at the 2025 AFCON qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
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19:15 - 12.11.2024
Eguavoen welcomes familiar stadium ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifier
See what Coach Eguavoen has to say about the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny ahead of the AFCON 2025 qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic.
Since a home venue in the Benin Republic was not approved by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), the game was played at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.
The Nigerian Super Eagles were already qualified for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco before kick-off.
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This came after Rwanda lost the other group game in Kigali to Libya 1-0.
In the 16th minute, Mohamed Tijani scored after Junior Olaitan had passed the ball to him, giving the Gernot Rohr-led team the lead.
Despite controlling possession, the Super Eagles were behind after one goal in the first half.
At halftime, coach Augustine Eguavoen introduced Raphael Onyedika, Moses Simon, and Victor Boniface.
The Super Eagles had a hard time getting past the Benin defense until Simon's ball to Victor Osimhen in the 81st minute and both teams settled for a draw.
Victor Osimhen praised by Nigerians
After the game, Nigerians took to social media to give their thoughts on the draw with Benin Republic.
Before his equalizer, Osimhen missed a massive chance to score for Nigeria.
There was initial criticism for not taking the chance however was praised for his late heroics.
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The goal also meant Osimhen now has 23 goals for the Nigerian senior national team.
He is tied for second place with the great Segun Odegbami in the Super Eagles' all-time top scorers.
See what Nigerians are saying about Osimhen below
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