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.

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.

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

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to face Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign Matchday 5 encounter in Abidjan on Thursday, Coach Augustine Eguavoen has several selection options.

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.

Benin vs Nigeria could make or mar Gernot Rohr's future as the Franco-German tactician has been tasked to qualify the Cheetahs for the 2025 AFCON tournament.