Benin vs Nigeria

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage 14 Nov 2024, 19:00
Benin
Benin
1–1
HT 1–0
FULL TIME
Nigeria
Nigeria
🏟 Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan) 👤 I. Sy Round 5

Match report

Benin were held to a 1-1 draw by Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage on 14 November 2024.

Nigeria dominated possession with 68% of the ball, while Benin had 12 shots to Nigeria's 5.

The match was played at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan), with I. Sy in charge.

Half-time 1-0 Possession 32% - 68% Shots 12 - 5 On target 2 - 2 Corners 6 - 1 Fouls 15 - 12 Yellow cards 1
8
Player of the match
Moses Simon
Nigeria · 1 assist
7 Mohamed Tijani 1 goal
7 Victor Osimhen 1 goal
7 Marcel Dandjinou captained the side
7 Tamimou Ouorou captained the side
First half vs second half
Nigeria came out stronger after half-time, with 4 second-half shots against 1 before the break.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 7–1 5–4
Shots On Goal 2–1 0–1
Ball Possession 34–66 —
Corners 3–0 3–1
Attacks 32–56 28–42
Match statistics
6 Corners 1
4 Substitution 10
60 Attacks 98
27 Dangerous Attacks 43
2 On Target 2
9 Off Target 4
12 Shots Total 5
2 Shots On Goal 2
7 Shots Off Goal 3
3 Shots Blocked 0
9 Shots Inside Box 3
3 Shots Outside Box 2
15 Fouls 12
6 Corners 1
1 Offsides 6
32% Ball Possession 68%
1 Yellow Cards 0
1 Saves 1
255 Passes Total 553
182 Passes Accurate 470
Line-ups 4-2-3-1  vs  3-4-2-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Benin · 4-2-3-1
1 M. Dandjinou
11 R. Moumini 5 Y. Roche 13 M. Tijani 3 T. Ouorou
15 S. D'Almeida 8 H. Imourane
10 A. Tosin 19 D. Dodo 18 J. Olaitan
9 S. Mounié
Nigeria · 3-4-2-1
23 S. Nwabali
6 G. Osho 5 W. Troost-Ekong 21 C. Bassey
2 O. Aina 17 A. Iwobi 4 W. Ndidi 13 B. Onyemaechi
14 K. Iheanacho 7 A. Lookman
9 V. Osimhen
Benin
Substitutes
  • 4 Moise Adilehou
  • 17 Andreas Hountondji
  • 23 Adebiyi Marcel Serge Obassa
  • 16 Saturnin Allagbe
  • 7 Ryan-Segon Adigo
  • 2 Rodrigue Fassinou
  • 12 David Kiki
  • 22 Romaric Amoussou
  • 21 Steve Traoré
  • 14 Mariano Ahouangbo
  • 6 Gislain Ahoudo
  • 20 Jodel Dossou
Nigeria
Coach
A. Eguavoen
Substitutes
  • 20 Raphael Onyedika
  • 15 Moses Simon
  • 22 Victor Okoh Boniface
  • 3 Bright Osayi-Samuel
  • 8 Frank Onyeka
  • 16 Amas Obasogie
  • 1 Maduka Okoye
  • 18 Victor Collins
  • 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
  • 12 Alhassan Yusuf
  • 19 Umar Sadiq
  • 11 Samuel Chukwueze
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ R. Onyedika ↓ K. Ịheanachọ Nigeria
  • 46' ↑ M. Simon ↓ G. Osho Nigeria
  • 72' ↑ V. Boniface ↓ A. Iwobi Nigeria
  • 75' ↑ M. Adiléhou ↓ S. DAlmeida Benin
  • 82' ↑ A. Hountondji ↓ A. Tosin Benin
  • 82' ↑ B. Osayi-Samuel ↓ O. Aina Nigeria
  • 90+1' ↑ F. Onyeka ↓ A. Lookman Nigeria
Cards
  • 76' M. Dandjinou Benin
Head-to-head
Benin 1 1 draws 3 Nigeria
2025-10-14 Nigeria vs Benin 4 - 0
2024-11-14 Benin vs Nigeria 1 - 1
2024-09-07 Nigeria vs Benin 3 - 0
2024-06-10 Benin vs Nigeria 2 - 1
2021-03-27 Benin vs Nigeria 0 - 1
Recent form
Benin W D L W W
Nigeria D D D W W
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Benin vs Nigeria?
Benin drew 1-1 against Nigeria on 14 November 2024.
Who won Benin vs Nigeria?
Neither — the match finished 1-1.
Where was Benin vs Nigeria played?
The match was played at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan).
Who had more possession in Benin vs Nigeria?
Nigeria had 68% of possession, compared to 32% for the other side.