The result confirmed Nigeria’s qualification for 2025 AFCON as Group D winners with 11 points, following Osimhen’s equalizer in the 81st

With time ticking out, with Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen made some changes. Moses Simon and Raphael Onyedika came in for Kelechi Iheanacho and debutant Gabriel Osho, respectively. That move paid off as substitute Moses Simon provided the pinpoint cross that Osimhen headed into net for vital equaliser for Nigeria in the 81st minute.

Victor Osimhen etched his name into Nigeria's history books after getting the Super Eagles only goal in the 1-1 draw against Benin in the AFCON qualifiers.

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.

An 81st-minute equaliser from Victor Osimhen was all the Super Eagles needed to ensure they finish the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as Group D winners. Benin scored the opener in the 16th minute by defender Mohamed Tijani.

Victor Osimhen continued his impressive run of form by scoring yet another goal for Nigeria against the Republic of Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualification fixture.

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.