German tactician Gernot Rohr is under pressure ahead of the massive fixtureThe Super Eagles need a point to confirm their place in Morocco 2025, but the Cheetahs still have a lot to doBenin will miss the services of key defender Cedric Hountondji,

As Super Eagles with invited 22 players present at their first training session in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire last night, Captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong insisted that the team’s sole objective is to pick all three points at stake and book a place at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Historically, Nigeria has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last nine meetings and 12 of the overall 18 head-to-head matches since 1977.

The Republic of Benin coach, Gernot Rohr, has named his beiigesst concern ahead of the AFCON qulaification clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Auxerre defender Gabriel Osho said he is extremely delighted with the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the international level. Osho is among the 23 players invited by Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda.