Benin 1-1 Nigeria - Result & Match Stats (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications)

Benin vs Nigeria - result

Benin 1-1 Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 14 November 2024. Scorers: Mohamed Tijani for Benin; Victor Osimhen for Nigeria. In their last 3 meetings, Benin have won 1, Nigeria 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Benin vs Nigeria?

Benin 1-1 Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on Thursday 14 November 2024. Scorers: Mohamed Tijani for Benin; Victor Osimhen for Nigeria.

What is Benin's recent form?

Benin's last five results read W L W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

What is Nigeria's recent form?

Nigeria's last five results read L W D W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Benin and Nigeria?

Across the last 3 meetings Benin have won 1, Nigeria have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Nigeria 4-0 Benin on 14 October 2025 in the CAF World Cup Qualifiers.

Who is the standout player for Benin?

Aiyegun Tosin leads Benin with 6 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Nigeria?

Akor Adams leads Nigeria with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Benin vs Nigeria?

Issa Sy refereed Benin vs Nigeria, averaging 33.7 fouls and 4.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Benin vs Nigeria - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
14 Oct 2025	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Nigeria vs Benin	4-0
7 Sep 2024	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	Nigeria vs Benin	3-0
10 Jun 2024	CAF World Cup Qualifiers	Benin vs Nigeria	2-1

Benin 1-1 Nigeria: match stats

Stat	Benin	Nigeria
Possession	32%	68%
Shots	12	5
Shots on target	2	2
Corners	6	1
Fouls	15	12
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	9	11
Passes	258	554

Benin vs Nigeria goals and red cards

Benin: M. Tijani 16'. Nigeria: V. Osimhen 81'.

Benin season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	27 of 58
Goals against	1.1	28 of 58
Shots	7.5	30 of 58
Shots on target	2.8	34 of 58
Fouls	13.6	15 of 58
Tackles	12	8 of 58
Passes	112.6	9 of 58
Corners	2.3	49 of 58

Benin player leaders 2026

Goals: Steve Mounié (6), Dokou Dodo (2), Jodel Dossou (1).
Assists: Jodel Dossou (2), Junior Olaitan (2), Steve Mounié (1).
Shots: Steve Mounié (4), Sessi D'Almeida (2), Cebio Soukou (1).
Fouls: Steve Mounié (5), Junior Olaitan (4), S. Traoré (3).

Nigeria season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	16 of 58
Goals against	0.8	18 of 58
Shots	10	15 of 58
Shots on target	4.7	10 of 58
Fouls	12	32 of 58
Tackles	6.5	11 of 58
Passes	265.7	3 of 58
Corners	5.4	14 of 58

Nigeria player leaders 2026

Goals: Victor Osimhen (8), Akor Adams (4), Moses Simon (2).
Assists: Samuel Chukwueze (5), Moses Simon (3), Ademola Lookman (2).
Shots: Ademola Lookman (6), Wilfred Ndidi (4), Calvin Bassey (3).
Fouls: Calvin Bassey (7), Bruno Onyemaechi (5), Ademola Lookman (4).