The Nigeria vs Benin match result ended in a convincing 3-0 win for the Super Eagles, marking a strong start in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier campaign. Played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, goals from Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen sealed the victory.
Nigeria vs Benin Match Highlights:
45+2 Minutes: Who scored Nigeria’s first goal? Ademola Lookman opened the scoring just before halftime with a precise right-footed shot to the bottom left corner. This marked the first significant moment in the Nigeria vs Benin match highlights, as Nigeria took a 1-0 lead into the break.
78 Minutes: Who scored the second goal for Nigeria vs Benin? Wilfred Ndidi assisted Victor Osimhen in scoring Nigeria's second goal, which he scored with a strong right-footed strike into the top right corner.
83 Minutes: The final goal came from Ademola Lookman, who completed his brace with a well-placed header. Moses Simon’s cross set up Lookman to score, rounding off the Nigeria vs Benin score at 3-0.
Benin struggled throughout the match, unable to control the ball or create significant chances. Nigeria dominated possession, and by the 35th minute, Benin hadn’t registered a shot on goal. The game continued to tilt in Nigeria’s favor, especially in the final 20 minutes when they sealed the Nigeria vs Benin match result with two more goals.
Full Nigeria vs Benin Match Result Top Stats
* Final Score: Nigeria 3, Benin 0
* Ball Possession: Nigeria 56% - 44% Benin
* Shots on Target: Nigeria 5 - 3 Benin
* Big Chances: Nigeria 3 - 0 Benin
Despite some resistance from Benin in the second half, they were unable to capitalize on any of their opportunities, including a close-range shot by Steve Mounié in the 65th minute that Nigeria's goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili deflected.
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