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Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles are at risk of lacking a second consecutive FIFA World Cup following their 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in Cote d’Ivoire on Monday.
After a depressing 1-1 attracts in opposition to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and South Africa respectively of their first three matches of the qualifiers, the Finidi George-led squad wanted to beat their hosts in Cote d’Ivoire to maintain the hope of enjoying at the united statesA., Canada and Mexico 2026 World Cup alive.
The Nigerian crew nonetheless stumbled in opposition to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic Benin.
Regardless of beginning the match on a great notice, because of Raphael Onyedika’s objective within the twenty seventh minute of the primary half, Finidi George’s males went into the break behind, as Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie scored respectively earlier than the interval to present Gernot Rohr-led Beninese facet the lead.
The consequence moved Benin Republic to the highest of Group C with seven factors, whereas Nigeria remained fifth with three factors.