Benin coach Gernot Rohr has reflected on handing striker Victor Osimhen his maiden Nigeria call up, while expressing joy about...
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Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has spoken out for the first time since his team’s crushing 4-0 loss to Nigeria...
Victor Osimhen hat-trick fires Nigeria past Benin but World Cup dream still unfulfilled
Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning performance as Nigeria thrashed Benin 4-0 in their decisive 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday....
Benin captain Steve Mounie taunts Nigeria ahead of decisive World Cup qualifier
Benin captain Steve Mounie is confident about his outfit securing second consecutive win against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup...
It’s a shame –Taye Taiwo opens up on Nigeria’s World Cup qualification struggle
Former Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo has opened up on Nigeria’s disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The West...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr confident of securing historic World Cup qualification
Head coach of Benin Gernot Rohr is confident about his outfit securing a historic qualification to the 2026 FIFA World...
South Africa legend Neil Tovey gives Benin zero chance to beat Nigeria in final World Cup qualifier
South Africa legend Neil Tovey has downplayed Benin chances of beating Nigeria in Uyo in the final 2026 World Cup...
Beninese defender Tamimou Ouorou nears move to Slovenian side NK Bravo
Tamimou Ouorou is on the verge of a new chapter in his career as talks progress with Slovenian club NK...
Nigeria and Benin clash in high-stakes 2026 World Cup qualifier
Nigeria and Benin will face each other this Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time at the Godswill...
Gernot Rohr backs Benin to seal historic World Cup qualification
Gernot Rohr believes Benin stand on the verge of history as they prepare for a decisive World Cup qualifier against...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Benin coach Rohr sees advantage ahead of Nigeria clash
Benin coach Gernot Rohr believes his side holds a crucial advantage heading into their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Ademola Lookman to miss Nigeria v Benin encounter due to suspension
The Super Eagles have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin...
We will give everything against Nigeria to ensure Benin qualify for the World Cup – Steve Mounie
The captain of Benin, Steve Mounie, has indicated that every player in camp is ready to give everything to ensure...
Nigeria safely arrives in Uyo for final World Cup qualifier after mid-air scare
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for their crucial final 2026 World Cup qualifier...
Benin’s Cheetahs arrive in Uyo with eyes on historic World Cup qualification
Benin’s national team have landed in Uyo, Nigeria, determined to seize a place in history as they prepare for a...
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has fired a warning shot at Benin Republic ahead of their decisive World Cup qualifier in Uyo,...
Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles to finish 2026 World Cup qualifies strongly after Lesotho win
Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has charged his teammates to aim for a strong finish to...
Qualifying for 2026 FIFA World Cup no longer in our hands – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has painfully admitted that the chances of the Bafana Bafana qualifying for the 2026...
2026 WCQ: Benin tighten grip on Group C as South Africa stumble and Nigeria stay in contention
The race for qualification from Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers remains wide open after a dramatic ninth...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Group C leaders Benin beat Rwanda 1-0 to make it three consecutive wins
Benin showed impressive fighting spirit on Friday, beating Rwanda 1-0 to make it three consecutive wins in the 2026 FIFA...