Super Eagles of Nigeria have sealed the top position in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualification series after playing a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday.
The on loan Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, salvaged a point for Nigeria with an 81st-minute header after the hosts had taken the lead courtesy of a header as well in the first half.
With this, Nigeria’s tally moved to an unassailable 11 points in the group, having sealed their spot for the tournament in Morocco after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 in the group’s second match in Kigali earlier on Thursday.
Nigeria were breached in the 16th minute with defender Mohamed Tijani heading in between Stanley Nwabali’s legs from a well-worked corner kick to give the former Eagles coach, Genort Rohr’s men the lead.
It was not the best of performances from Austin Eguavoen’s men, but the result was enough to secure the top spot for Nigeria in Group D, leaving the Benin Republic, who are on seven points, Rwanda with five points, and Libya with four points jostling for the last available ticket going into the final matchday.
Nigeria will now play for cheer pride in their last game against Rwanda at Uyo, Nigeria, on Monday.