Nigeria Faces Benin Today as Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance
Story: written by Okafor Joseph October 14,2025
The Super Eagles will learn their fate for the 2026 FIFA World Cup today when they take on Benin Republic in their final Africa Zone qualifying match.
The crucial encounter is set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
Gernot Rohr returns to Nigeria with his team leading Group C on 17 points, three ahead of the Super Eagles.
Despite the three-way contest for qualification, Benin holds the advantage, needing just a single point from their clash with Nigeria to secure their World Cup spot.
Meanwhile, South Africa will be closely monitoring the action in Uyo as they host Rwanda. Bafana Bafana require a win to guarantee their passage to the tournament.
For Eric Chelle’s men, a decisive victory is essential if they hope to finish at the top of the group or secure a playoff berth.
A failure to qualify would mark a second consecutive World Cup absence for Nigeria, who missed out on Qatar 2022.
