Throughout the World Cup qualifying campaign, the Super Eagles have contested nine matches, suffering just a nigeria-world-cup-qualifier/” title=”South Africa Holds Strong and Shares the Spoils with … in a Heart-Stopping World Cup Qualifier!”>single defeat, which came at the hands of Benin…
Steve Mounie, the forward for Benin, has voiced strong belief in his team’s ability to overcome Nigeria’s Super Eagles when the two sides meet on Tuesday, according to Soccernet.ng.
Anticipation is mounting ahead of the crucial encounter as Nigeria prepares to host Benin at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo this Tuesday.
This fixture carries immense weight for both nations, potentially determining the final destination of the coveted World Cup berth from Group C in the CAF qualifiers.
Benin requires a victory to benin-advantage-super-eagles-2026-wcqthis-keeps-it-concise-includes-key-terms-rohr-benin-super-eagles-2026-wcq-and-improves/” title=”Gernot Rohr Unveils …'s Surprising Edge Over … Ahead of High-Stakes 2026 WCQ Clash in Uyo!”>secure qualification outright, though a draw might suffice depending on other results. Conversely, Nigeria must win to maintain hopes of advancing as one of the best runners-up.
Despite Nigeria’s apparent superiority in squad depth and talent, Benin holds a psychological edge in this matchup. They triumphed 2-1 in the reverse fixture, marking their inaugural win over Nigeria in 15 encounters.
The Cheetahs remain the sole team in Group C to have claimed full points against the three-time African champions.
Leading up to the showdown, Benin’s captain Mounie exudes optimism, confident that their previous success against Nigeria can be replicated.
“I wasn’t aware of the stats beforehand, but it clearly indicates we have a solid chance,” Mounie remarked to Pooja Media.
“Being the only team to have beaten Nigeria means we’re the only ones capable of doing it again. We hope to capitalize on our opportunities tomorrow and clinch qualification.”
Despite This, The Super Eagles Remain Heavy Favorites Over Benin
Following Benin’s 2-1 upset in last year’s World Cup qualifiers, the teams have clashed twice more: Nigeria responded with a commanding 3-0 victory, followed by a 1-1 stalemate.
These results suggest that the Super Eagles have adapted and learned from their earlier defeat, likely approaching the upcoming match with heightened caution and strategy.
With a roster boasting more seasoned and high-caliber players, alongside a richer history of achievements compared to the Cheetahs, Nigeria enters the contest with a significant advantage.
The pressure to secure a win should further motivate coach Eric Chelle’s squad, potentially propelling them to a decisive victory on home soil in Uyo.
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