{"id":224468,"date":"2025-10-14T17:10:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/224468\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:10:08","slug":"nigeria-v-benin-live-world-cup-2026-qualifier-score-and-updates-plus-south-africa-rwanda-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/224468\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria v Benin live: World Cup 2026 qualifier score and updates plus South Africa-Rwanda latest"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

48 mins: First proper glimpse of goal since the restart, and it goes Benin\u2019s way.<\/p>\n

A delightful trivela delivery aims for the head of Mounie, who does manage to get something on it but can\u2019t direct it goalwards.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 18:09<\/p>\n

<\/a>BACK UNDERWAY! Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

One change to note – Chukwueze has made way for Olusegun.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d think the Fulham man may have picked up an injury given his strong first-half performance, which saw him notch two great assists.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 18:06<\/p>\n

<\/a>Here come the teams…<\/p>\n

Moments away from a the second half between Nigeria and Benin.<\/p>\n

A huge 45 minutes coming up.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 18:04<\/p>\n

<\/a>HALF-TIME! Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

So, this is the state of play in Group C.<\/p>\n

South Africa are 2-0 up on Rwanda, putting them top of the pile on 18 points and in position to automatically qualify for next summer\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

Nigeria and Benin are both on 17 points as it stands, with the Super Eagles in second on goal difference.<\/p>\n

If it all stays like this, Nigeria will end the game as among the four best second-place finishers in African qualifying – however, this won\u2019t be confirmed until all teams have played their final matches.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 17:59<\/p>\n

<\/a>HALF-TIME! Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

Nigeria are in control at the break, with Victor Osimhen the hero of the day so far.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles are flying high against Benin, but given what\u2019s happening in South Africa, is it high enough?<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 17:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

45+4 mins: Strong holding of the ball from Sanusi to win a goal-kick late in the half, but it looks like he gets a nick on the ankle for his troubles.<\/p>\n

Last few seconds of the first half.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 17:49<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

45+2 mins: Awkward moment for the Nigeria defence as a Benin delivery is cut out by the lower torso of Bassey, knocking it back into the path of Ajayi to clear.<\/p>\n

If anyone was on Bassey\u2019s tail there, they could have easily pounced on the loose ball.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 17:47<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

45 mins: Five minutes added on for the end of the first half.<\/p>\n

Nigeria are doing what they need to do at the moment – but at the moment, it looks unlikely not be enough to bring them automatic qualification.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 17:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Nigeria 2-0 Benin<\/p>\n

43 mins: Mounie picks up a yellow card for holding Chukwueze back with both hands.<\/p>\n

A bit of frustration being showed from the Benin talisman.<\/p>\n

Will Castle14 October 2025 17:42<\/p>\n

<\/a>GOAL! Nigeria 2-0 Benin (Osimhen, 37′)<\/p>\n

A BULLET HEADER FROM OSIMHEN MAKES IT TWO FOR THE SUPER EAGLES!<\/p>\n

Once again, it\u2019s Chukwueze who produces the goods with the delivery, with a perfect cross finding the head of the Galatasaray striker.<\/p>\n

As it stands, Nigeria will be one of the four best runner-ups – putting them into the qualification play-offs – while South Africa will automatically book their place in next summer\u2019s finals.<\/p>\n

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