The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Morocco, following Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.
This result leaves Rwanda with five points from five matches, rendering them unable to surpass Nigeria in the standings, even if they win their upcoming match against the Super Eagles in Uyo.
Currently, Nigeria leads Group D with 10 points, followed by Benin Republic with six points, Rwanda with five, and Libya at the bottom with four points.
Benin Republic held Nigeria to a 1 – 1 draw on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Victor Osimhen scored an equaliser in the final minutes of the 2025 AFCON qualifying clash against Benin Republic to ensure that Nigeria finishes Group D as winners.
Benin had gone ahead as early as the 16th minute and this threatened to drag the push for the winner of the group to the final matchday.
Gernot Rohr side held their own and defended well, but Osimhen rose highest in the 81st minutes to head home Moses Simon’s cross to give Nigeria an unassailable lead.
Nigeria will now head into the final group game against Rwanda with that assurance and can now afford to rest key players and give fringe players game time.
The draw takes Nigeria to 11 points as against second placed Benin Republic’s 7 points.
The game against Rwanda comes up on Monday, November 18 in Uyo.
