It was not pretty, but Nigeria's Super Eagles did just enough to eke out the point that cemented their place at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, drawing 1-1 with Benin on Thursday.

Benin vs Nigeria LIVE!Nigeria can book their spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as they take on Benin in their penultimate qualifying tie tonight. The undefeated Super Eagles currently sit top of Group D with a four-point buffer to this evening’s opponents after being awarded the victory from their boycotted match in Libya last month and need only a draw to guarantee a place at the finals ahead of their concluding game at home to Rwanda in Uyo on Monday.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have booked their place at the year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 1-1 draw against Benin at the Felix

Super Eagles are through to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but their 1-1 draw with Benin makes it even tougher for Libya in the quest to qualify as well.

Although the Super Eagles have qualified for the competition, the 1-1 draw means they will finish the group as leaders.

The Libyan national team stays fighting on to qualify for AFCON 2025 after beating Rwanda in Kigali and Nigeria and Benin Republic share points in Abidjan.

A late Victor Osimhen’s goal earned Super Eagles a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic, in Group D 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday.

Victor Osimhen continued his impressive run of form by scoring yet another goal for Nigeria against the Republic of Benin in the 2025 AFCON qualification fixture.