It was not pretty, but Nigeria's Super Eagles did just enough to eke out the point that cemented their place at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, drawing 1-1 with Benin on Thursday.

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.

Cheetahs of Benin Republic captain, Steve Mounie, says the team’s failure to convert their chances contributed to the stalemate against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Gernot Rohr’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by the Super Eagles in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter in Abidjan on Thursday night.

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.

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has reflected on his team's 1-1 draw against against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Eguavoen's side

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Nigeria against the Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match.

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.