Victor Osimhen marked his return to international football with the equaliser as Nigeria drew 1-1 with Benin in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The Galatasaray striker, who missed the October international break, glanced home substitute Moses Simon's cross with around nine minutes of normal time remaining.

It was not pretty, but Nigeria's Super Eagles did just enough to eke out the point that cemented their place at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, drawing 1-1 with Benin on Thursday.

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has named the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as the Super Eagles players he loves. Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles have booked their place at the year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 1-1 draw against Benin at the Felix

Nigeria’s spot at the next AFCON was already confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 earlier on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali. However, the Super Eagles managed a 1-1 draw against Benin, with star striker Victor Osimhen finding the back of the net to level the game after conceding an early goal.

The Libyan national team stays fighting on to qualify for AFCON 2025 after beating Rwanda in Kigali and Nigeria and Benin Republic share points in Abidjan.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers are underway, and one of the most anticipated matches is between Benin and Nigeria. This fixture is

Victor Osimhen scored a second-half goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Nigeria against the Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match.

Nigeria were already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before the players even kicked a ball in anger against Benin Republic in Abidjan on Thursday. A goal from Fahd T. Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute gave Libya a shock 1-0 win over Rwanda in the other group fixture.