The Super Eagles have joined 13 other nations to book their spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be hosted by Morocco.
In Abidjan, the Ivorian capital, the Nigerian side forced Benin Republic to 1-1 to win Group D of the final qualifying phase, having collected 11 points from five matches.
Benin Republic has to beat Libya in an away match on Matchday 6 on Monday to fence off Rwanda.
Other finalists include 1976 champions Morocco, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, DR Congo, Senegal, and South Africa.
Also securing the tickets for Morocco 2025 are Burkina Faso. Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Uganda.
Persecondnews reports that top striker Victor Osimhen ensured Nigeria did not lose to Benin again with his equalizer in the 81st minute after Mohamed Tijani had shot the hosts ahead in the 16th minute.
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