Benin Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifier - 0 - 1 (Full Time)

By Opeyemi Adebiyi -

 

Big Match Stats Pack: Benin Republic vs Nigeria




The Super Eagles are up against the Squirrels on Saturday, with victory over Michel Dussuyer’s men guaranteeing Gernot Rohr’s side an Afcon 2022 place.


1 Head-to-head record

Nigeria remain the dominant side after five games between the two countries.

The three-time African champions have won all matches of their previous outings, with no draws or losses.

The last outing between them ended 2-1 in favour of the Super Eagles, with Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu sealing the result at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

#2 Benin Republic’s solid home record

The Squirrels are unbeaten at home in their last 22 fixtures across all competitions.

They won 15 of those games, while the remaining five outings ended on a no winner, no vanquished note.

Benin Republic’s last home defeat came against Algeria in a World Cup qualification tie on June 9, 2013.

Islam Slimani’s double inspired the Desert Foxes to a 3-1 triumph at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo.




#3 Big difference in Ranking

Nigeria are far ahead of Benin Republic taking into consideration Fifa’s global ranking for February 2021.

Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles are ranked as the 36th best team in the world and fifth best in Africa.

On the other hand, Michel Dussuyer’s side occupies the 82nd spot in the world and number 16 in Africa.


#4 Irresistible Super Eagles

The three-time African champions are yet to lose any of their last nine African Cup of Nations qualification games.

The last time Gernot Rohr’s side lost during qualifying was the 2-0 shock defeat to South Africa on June 10, 2017 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Second-half goals from Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau decided the fixture.



#5 Red-hot Iheanacho might be key

The sizzling form of the Leicester City forward could prove pivotal in Nigeria’s quest to pick up maximum points in Porto-Novo.

Before heading for the international assignment, the 24-year-old had scored seven times in four games for Brendan Rodgers' Foxes.

Can he silence the Squirrels?

  1. #6 Draw specialists

    Benin Republic can be considered draw kings as four out of their last six home fixtures have gone that way.



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