Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles Face Decisive 2026 World Cup Qualifier Today

The Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, led by coach Gernot Rohr, will face Benin Republic in a decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Benin needs a win to secure their ticket to the World Cup in South Africa, while Nigeria aims to maintain their top spot in Group C. Meanwhile, Rwanda's Bafana Bafana must secure a victory to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

Failure to qualify would mark Nigeria's second consecutive absence from the World Cup, having missed out on Qatar 2022.