Nigeria vs Benin: Time and where to watch Super Eagles final World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a match day 10 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification fixture.
This will be the second meeting between the two countries in the qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria vs Benin Republic preview
The Cheetahs defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier last year.
Since then the Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a 3-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium against Benin Republic and a 1-1 draw away in two 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
In Benin Republic's 19 meetings with Nigeria, the Super Eagles have won 14, lost 2, and drawn 3.
This match, set to take place in Nigeria, is a pivotal clash in CAF Group C, with massive implications for both teams’ World Cup dreams.
Benin Republic leads Group C with 17 points after nine matches, putting them on the brink of qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup.
Benin could qualify with a draw, thanks to their superior points total and potential tiebreaker advantages.
Nigeria, with 14 points, sits in third place, while the Bafana Bafana of South Africa with 15 points are also in contention.
Benin Republic come into the game with confidence led by coach Gernot Rohr formerly in charge of Nigeria.
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For Nigeria to qualify, they must win and hope South Africa loses their final game to Rwanda.
The group winner qualifies directly, and the runner-up may advance to further playoffs, making this match a do-or-die scenario for both sides.
Nigeria vs Benin Republic Time and where
The game between Nigeria and Benin Republic will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2025 with kick off at 5PM Nigerian time
It will be available to watch on DSTV (Supersport), StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA PLUS and beIN SPORTS.