Super Eagles Of Nigeria Qualifies For Morocco 2025

The Nigerian Super Eagles were among five sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the Thursday fixture round.

In their group, Libya’s 1-0 win in Rwanda earlier in the day meant Nigeria was guaranteed a top-two finish in Group D before their away game against Benin Republic in Ivory Coast, which ended with a one-draw

The Super Eagles faced the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. They needed at least a point to secure their spot in Morocco.

However, Libya’s victory ensured Nigeria’s qualification before kick-off, sparing them the pressure of needing a result.

During the first 45 minutes, the determined Benin side opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Mohamed Tijani capitalized on a corner delivery from Junior Olaïtan, heading the ball into the center of the net.
The Super Eagles found themselves in a challenging position despite creating great opportunities, with Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon testing Benin’s defense.

In the second half, Nigeria intensified their attack and were rewarded in the 81st minute when Osimhen met Simon’s cross with a precise header to level the score.

The Cheetahs fought hard to reclaim the lead, but Nigeria’s defense held firm, preserving the draw.

With the draw, they have secured the top spot in their group. Their match against Rwanda is still to come at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday.

Nigeria, three-time African champions, have now qualified for their 21st appearance at the tournament, which will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

Super Eagles of Nigeria qualifies for Morocco 2025

It would be recalled that the Super Eagles in February this year finished in the second position in the 2023 edition, held between January and February this year in Ivory Coast.

The team, managed by Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, lost 2-1 to the hosts, marking Nigeria’s fifth painful defeat in an AFCON final since their first participation in 1963.

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