William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles deserved to earn a share of the spoils in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Benin Republic. The Super Eagles held their hosts to a 1-1 draw at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium,

Nigeria’s spot at the next AFCON was already confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 earlier on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali. However, the Super Eagles managed a 1-1 draw against Benin, with star striker Victor Osimhen finding the back of the net to level the game after conceding an early goal.

Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations even before the fifth of their six-match schedule which comes up in less than an hour from now. This is the sequel to the 1-0 defeat of Rwanda by Libya.

The leading team of the Group D of African Cup of Nations Qualifier, Nigeria Super Eagles have now qualified for the Afcon 2025 Cup of Nations tournament.

With nine minutes remaining, Osimhen rose to the occasion, connecting with a precise cross from Moses Simon to level the score at 1-1.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half.