4 hours Ago By Adeboye Amosu
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their quest for a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Thursday night. The encounter, held at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, was an intense and closely contested affair that saw the three-time African champions come from behind to salvage a point. Victor Osimhen’s late equaliser ensured the Super Eagles remain on course and qualify for AFCON 2025 with a game in hand, but the match also raised several questions about the team’s overall performance: tactical decisions, and individual displays.
From moments of brilliance to areas of concern, the game offered fans plenty to reflect on. takes a closer look at six key talking points from the match, shedding light on standout performances, missed opportunities, and tactical adjustments that shaped the outcome. The Galatasaray forward showed his class once again, salvaging a point for the Super Eagles in a keenly contested game.
The 25-year-old missed a glorious chance in the first half but atoned for it with a superb equaliser eight minutes from time. The goal moved him into second position on Nigeria’s all-time scorers’ chart (23), alongside the legendary Segun Odegbami. As he did in the Super Eagles’ previous outing against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya, Moses Simon’s introduction helped reinvigorate the team’s attack.
The Nantes winger’s pinpoint cross was slotted home by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru against the North Africans last month..
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