Benin Republic vs Nigeria, AFCON 2nd Leg Qualifier - Time and Date, Where to Watch

 

Super Eagles of Nigeria are looking at sealing their African cup of nations qualification against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan. Here, let's take you through the previews of the game, then let you know the date and time, as well as where you can watch the game live on TV or streaming online. 

Head to Head

In June, Benin secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at this very venue during the first leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

However, Nigeria responded with a dominant 3-0 win in September during their AFCON qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Match Preview

Benin’s head coach, Gernot Rohr will be under pressure to secure a victory, as a loss could jeopardize Benin’s hopes of advancing to the AFCON tournament.

Rohr, the former head coach of Super Eagles have a good understanding of the make up and style of the Nigerian national team and is working to stun them once again. 

In his quest to strengthen the squad, Rohr has recalled five players: David Kiki, Tosin Aiyegun, Lenny Pirringuel, Ryan Adigo, and Serge Obassa. However, the team will be without experienced defender Cedric Hountondji, who is sidelined due to an injury.

On the Nigerian side, head coach Augustine Eguavoen has assembled a formidable squad, including star striker Victor Osimhen, who missed the previous match against Libya. Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman is also in the squad, adding strength to Nigeria’s offensive front as they aim to maintain momentum in their bid for a fourth AFCON title.

Stade de Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan haven't been a favourable ground for the Super Eagles. Nigeria lost both Afcon final and the world Cup qualifier. But Nigerians are determined to break the jinx this time around. 

Time and Date

The penultimate match for both teams will take place at the Stade de Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan on Thursday, November 14, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time.

Where to Watch:

Fans across Africa can catch the action live on SuperSport and Startimes, while the CAF website and designated YouTube channels will also stream the game.