Super Eagles Poised for Comeback After Benin Victory

The Super Eagles have temporarily dropped to fourth place in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, following Benin Republic’s 1-0 win over Rwanda. Despite not playing, Nigeria’s position in the group has shifted, but the situation presents a promising opportunity.

Under the guidance of former Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr, Benin climbed to second place, thanks to Dodo Dokou’s first-half goal. Both Benin and Rwanda now lead the group with four points each. This shift means Nigeria’s upcoming match against South Africa in Uyo on Friday (today) is crucial.

A victory for the Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana will propel them to the top of the table with five points, overtaking Rwanda by one point. The team’s prospects are looking bright, as they aim to leverage the recent results to their advantage.

Following today’s match, the Super Eagles will face another challenge against the Squirrels in Ivory Coast on Monday, while South Africa will take on Zimbabwe. The road ahead is challenging, but the Super Eagles are in a strong position to reclaim the top spot in their group.

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