Nigeria dominated Benin Republic 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday to start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. With a brace, Ademola Lookman took center stage, scoring his first goal in first-half stoppage time.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Victor Osimhen doubled the lead in the 78th minute, before Lookman sealed the victory with his second goal in the 83rd minute.
The victory propels Nigeria to the top of Group D, putting them in a commanding position as they aim for a place in the prestigious tournament.
With this impressive victory, Nigeria have set the tone for their AFCON qualifying campaign, and the Super Eagles will look to build on this momentum in the next fixtures.
The match displayed the team’s attacking prowess, solidifying their position as strong contenders in the tournament qualifiers.
Here is the current Group D table after Nigeria’s convincing win:
