Aside from the crucial three points at stake, Monday's match in Abidjan has another twist with Gernot Rohr, the former Nigeria coach, now leading Benin.
Aside from the crucial three points at stake, Monday's match in Abidjan has another twist with Gernot Rohr, the former Nigeria coach, now leading Benin.face a crucial encounter against Benin Republic's Cheetahs on Monday in their quest for a first win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Finidi is not alone in his businesslike approach to Monday's game; his players, including Alex Iwobi, also talking tough despite the fond memories the former Arsenal star had under the tutelage of Rohr while he was in charge of the Super Eagles. Historically, Nigeria has always dominated Benin, winning their last four meetings. Benin's sole victory in the last five encounters came in 2017 via a penalty.
Following their 1-0 victory over Rwanda, Benin is expected to maintain a similar starting lineup for their upcoming match against Nigeria. A clean bill of health from the Rwanda match further strengthens the case for continuity. With no reported injuries, Coach Rohr may opt to field a familiar lineup against their West African neighbours.
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