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.

Victor Osimhen marked his return to international football with the equaliser as Nigeria drew 1-1 with Benin in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. The Galatasaray striker, who missed the October international break, glanced home substitute Moses Simon's cross with around nine minutes of normal time remaining.

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

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.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers are underway, and one of the most anticipated matches is between Benin and Nigeria. This fixture is

Nigeria's spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali

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.