Benin Republic's football team, the Cheetahs, has arrived in Abidjan ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Nigeria. After a 2-1 win over Nigeria in June, Benin looks to secure another strong result. Both teams aim for a spot in the 2025 tournament in Morocco.
Benin Republic's national football team, the Cheetahs, has made their arrival in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, ahead of their highly anticipated AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. On Monday, November 11, 10 of the 26 players selected by head coach Gernot Rohr touched down in the Ivorian city.
Benin Republic currently sits in second place in the group with six points, just four points behind the Super Eagles. Their previous encounter with Nigeria in June saw Benin Republic come from behind to claim a 2-1 victory on matchday four. However, Nigeria avenged that defeat with a dominant 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on matchday one of the qualifiers.
Looking ahead, the Cheetahs will aim to replicate their success from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, hoping to secure another positive result against the three-time AFCON champions. With only two teams set to advance to next year’s AFCON tournament in Morocco, both sides will be eager to build on their respective performances in the group stages.
As the AFCON 2025 qualifiers intensify, both teams will look to make their mark in the highly competitive race for qualification. The clash between the Super Eagles and the Cheetahs is expected to be an exciting fixture, with high stakes for both sides.
