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Benin Republic forward and captain, Steve Mounie has attributed his team’s win over Nigeria in the World Cup qualifying match to the advantage of adequate rest.

Former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr expressed his happiness at reuniting with his former team when his current side faced the Nigeria. 

Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce have set their sights on Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who is currently nearing the end of his contract with Leicester City. 

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Rangers Int’l FC 5 million naira for multiple violations during their Match Day 35 fixture against Enyimba at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, on June 9.

Republic of Benin coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team never expected to defeat Nigeria.

Gernot Rohr led Benin Republic to victory over Nigeria, with a 2-1 win in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers clash held in Abidjan, on Monday.

Benin Republic defeated Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan, in their 2026 World Cup Qualifying match on Monday.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed frustration over the error by their Benin Republic counterpart, Beninoise Football Federation, which saw the old Nigeria national anthem played before Monday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

In the wake of another disappointing result in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles Head Coach Finidi George has acknowledged the pressing need to optimize his team’s performance.

Super Eagles head coach Finidi George remains optimistic about the team’s prospects despite their recent defeat to Benin Republic.