Match Summary
Nigeria defeated Benin 3:0. The match was played in Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification 2025. Goals were scored by A. Lookman 45′, V. Osimhen 78′, A. Lookman 83′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Nigeria made 5 substitutions, Benin made 3.
Match Events
assist: W. Ndidi
assist: M. Simon
Nigeria and Benin have met 7 times — Nigeria won 4, Benin won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Nigeria leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.29 per match (11 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (43%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026