2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF): Benin vs Nigeria Prediction

START TIME: Kenya – 19:00 / UK – 17:00

BENIN VS NIGERIA ON TV: Kenya – N/A / UK – N/A

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PREDICTION

Coached by Gernot Rohr, who led Nigeria to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Benin are in a tightly contested Group C. Lesotho currently tops the group with five points, followed by Rwanda, Benin, and South Africa with four points each, and Nigeria with three points, while Zimbabwe has two. Benin recently secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda, with Dodo Dokou scoring the decisive goal in the 37th minute. They now face a Nigerian side that finished as runners-up at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. However, since the appointment of Finidi George, Nigeria has struggled with low performance levels and is under significant pressure. With Benin capable of earning a point and Nigeria lacking fluency and cohesion, under 2.5 goals seems very likely in this match.