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Find out when and where you can watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria get revenge against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a 2025 AFCON qualifier.
The Nigerian Super Eagles have a chance to get revenge against the Benin Republic's Cheetahs, who they lost to in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying round in Abidjan.
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Nigeria vs Benin Republic preview
This international break will see a match between the two sides that are paired in the same group for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are in jeopardy following a 1-2 loss to Benin Republic in their most recent match at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.
Nigeria vs Benin Republic Last time out
After a smart feed from Samuel Chukwueze, Raphael Onyedika put the Eagles ahead after 28 minutes with a deft chip past goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou from the edge of the box.
Nine minutes later, though, the Cheetahs were back on equal footing when Jodel Dossou raced through and flicked past an advancing Stanley Nwabali goalkeeper, taking advantage of a defensive blunder by Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey.
Nwabali was once again exposed by the Nigerian defense, who ball-watched a corner kick touch go in, putting the Cheetahs ahead.
Coach Finidi George made a number of adjustments in the second half, but they had no real effect because the Eagles were unable to score goals.
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Nigeria vs Benin Republic referees
The Confederation of African Football has chosen Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar, a FIFA referee since 2017, to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
As the three-time African champions take on a team led by former Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr, Omar will be joined by fellow countrymen Mahmoud Abouelregal (Assistant Referee 1), Ahmad Hossam Taha (Assistant Referee 2), and Ahmed ElGhandour (Fourth Official).
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Nigeria vs Benin Republic Head To Head
In Benin Republic's 17 meetings with Nigeria, the Super Eagles have won 13, lost 2, and drawn 2.
In a 1-0 triumph over the Super Eagles in 2017, the Cheetahs won for the first time and then for the second time during the most recent international break.
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Nigeria will be trying to begin a fresh winning run against Benin Republic, who they have defeated three of the past four times.
Time and where to Watch Nigeria vs Benin Republic
On Saturday, September 7, the Super Eagles of Nigeria play the Benin Republic's Cheetahs.
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The game on Matchday 1 is set to begin at 5 p.m. Nigeria time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
The game will be available on DSTV's Supersport and Afro Sport.
On Tuesday, September 10, they travel to Kigali to play the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium.
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