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The Digest:

Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has intensified the psychological warfare ahead of today’s decisive World Cup qualifier, boldly declaring his team as “the only side that can beat Nigeria” after being the sole Group C team to defeat the Super Eagles in this campaign.

Key Points:
  • Benin defeated Nigeria 2-1 in their previous qualifier, their first-ever win in the fixture
  • Captain Steve Mounie declared, “We are the only team that can beat Nigeria again.”
  • Benin leads Group C with 17 points and needs only a draw to secure World Cup qualification
  • Nigeria must win to have any chance of advancing through the playoff route
  • The Super Eagles have since recorded a 3-0 win and a 1-1 draw against Benin
  • Mounie expressed confidence that his team can replicate their earlier victory
  • Nigeria remains under immense pressure after an inconsistent qualifying campaign
In the arena of qualification, confidence becomes as vital as skill, revealing how past victories can arm underdogs with the belief to challenge hierarchies and reshape destinies on the pitch.

Sources: Soccernet