Benin vs Nigeria

Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage 27 Mar 2021, 16:00
Benin
Benin
0–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Nigeria
Nigeria
🏟 Stade Charles de Gaulle (Porto-Novo) Round 5

Match report

Nigeria edged past Benin 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - Group Stage on 27 March 2021. The game was goalless at the break before all 1 goals arrived after half-time.

The match was played at Stade Charles de Gaulle (Porto-Novo).

Half-time 0-0 Yellow cards 3
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Benin · 4-4-2
16 S. Allagbe
5 Y. Roche 4 C. Hountondji 3 K. Adenon 25 Y. Assogba
8 J. Adeoti 15 S. D'Almeida 12 D. Kiki 20 J. Dossou
9 S. Mounié 14 C. Soukou
Nigeria · 4-4-2
16 M. Okoye
2 O. Aina 6 L. Balogun 5 W. Troost-Ekong 15 Z. Sanusi
10 J. Aribo 4 W. Ndidi 17 S. Chukwueze 14 K. Iheanacho
11 H. Onyekuru 9 V. Osimhen
Benin
Coach
M. Dussuyer
Substitutes
  • 23 Marcel Dandjinou
  • 13 Moise Adilehou
  • 2 Séidou Barazé
  • 11 Emmanuel Imorou
  • 19 Matteo Ahlinvi
  • 22 Tidjani Anaane
  • 18 Jérôme Agossa Bonou
  • 17 Stéphane Sessègnon
  • 10 Mickaël Poté
  • 24 Marcellin Koukpo
Nigeria
Coach
G. Rohr
Substitutes
  • 1 Francis Uzoho
  • 23 John Noble
  • 13 Semi Ajayi
  • 21 Tyronne Ebuehi
  • 3 Jamilu Collins
  • 20 Chidozie Awaziem
  • 18 Adeleke Adekunle
  • 12 Shehu Abdullahi
  • 8 Oghenekaro Etebo
  • 22 Anayo Iwuala
  • 19 Paul Onuachu
  • 7 Ahmed Musa
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ Moise Adilehou ↓ Yohan Roche Benin
  • 71' ↑ Paul Onuachu ↓ Kelechi Iheanacho Nigeria
  • 74' ↑ Mickaël Poté ↓ Cebio Soukou Benin
  • 80' ↑ Marcellin Koukpo ↓ Jodel Dossou Benin
  • 81' ↑ Anayo Iwuala ↓ Henry Onyekuru Nigeria
  • 82' ↑ Chidozie Awaziem ↓ Ola Aina Nigeria
Cards
  • 48' David Kiki Benin
  • 78' Sessi D'Almeida Benin
  • 90+5' Wilfred Ndidi Nigeria
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 lost 0-1 against Nigeria on 27 March 2021.
Who won Benin vs Nigeria?
Nigeria won the match 1-0.
Where was Benin vs Nigeria played?
The match was played at Stade Charles de Gaulle (Porto-Novo).