The Benin Republic national football team has touched down in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The Cheetahs, led by their experienced coach Gernot Rohr, are coming into the encounter with high confidence after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday night. The result kept them at the top of Group C with 17 points from nine matches, putting them in a strong position as the qualifiers reach their final stages.
Team officials confirmed that the players and coaching crew flew directly from Kigali to Uyo on Saturday afternoon to continue their preparations for the must-win fixture. Training sessions are expected to begin immediately as Rohr fine-tunes tactics for what promises to be a tense and competitive match.
The showdown is scheduled for Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, where fans are expected to turn out in large numbers to cheer on both sides.
Benin Republic, who have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, are aiming to make history by booking their first-ever ticket to the global tournament. A positive result against the Super Eagles would move them one step closer to achieving that long-awaited dream.