The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, is hoping that Nigeria helps their bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Rohr's men failed to

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.

Nigeria’s spot at the next AFCON was already confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 earlier on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali. However, the Super Eagles managed a 1-1 draw against Benin, with star striker Victor Osimhen finding the back of the net to level the game after conceding an early goal.

The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has said Nigeria were lucky to claim a draw against his team. Both countries played out a 1-1 draw in their penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night.

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

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half.