Victor Osimhen marked his return to international football with the equaliser as Nigeria drew 1-1 with Benin in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The Galatasaray striker, who missed the October international break, glanced home substitute Moses Simon's cross with around nine minutes of normal time remaining.

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The Libyan national team stays fighting on to qualify for AFCON 2025 after beating Rwanda in Kigali and Nigeria and Benin Republic share points in Abidjan.

Nigeria, with 10 points on the log, are leading the lot and need just a point to reach the competition taking place in late 2025.

The Republic of Benin coach, Gernot Rohr, has named his beiigesst concern ahead of the AFCON qulaification clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Auxerre defender Gabriel Osho said he is extremely delighted with the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the international level. Osho is among the 23 players invited by Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Although the Super Eagles have qualified for the competition, the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.

Benin vs Nigeria could make or mar Gernot Rohr's future as the Franco-German tactician has been tasked to qualify the Cheetahs for the 2025 AFCON tournament.