Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Benin
Match Time & Date:
10/06/2024
18:00
Prediction: 1-1
Nigeria
Benin will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rwanda when they take on Nigeria in their fourth group game. Benin footballers have regained a much-needed confidence, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals. Jodel Dossou limped off with injury in the triumph over Rwanda, with Aiyegun Tosin likely to step up.
The Super Eagles, on the other hand, have yet to find their best form in the World Cup qualifiers. Key attacker Victor Osimhen continues to miss out with injury, with Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu likely to keep his place up front, alongside Atalanta ace Ademola Lookman. Anyhow, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw as Benin are tough to beat at home. You should bear in mind that under 2.5 goals have been netted in six of their last seven meetings in all competitions.
Highlighted Player (Alex Iwobi):
Alex Iwobi is one of the most talented African footballers. The Nigerian football player was born in Lagos on May 3, 1996, but he moved to Arsenal at the age of 8. In 2015 he made his first-team debut for the Gunners, starting in a 3-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup.
Speaking of his Premier League debut, Alex Iwobi played his first game for Arsenal in a 3-0 victory over Swansea City in October, 2015. The pacey winger played for England at youth level, but he eventually went on to play for Nigeria. Iwobi made his senior debut with the Super Eagles on October 8, 2015, coming as a substitute for Ahmed Musa in a 2-0 loss to DR Congo.
On October 7, 2017 the Arsenal footballer scored the winner for Nigeria against Zambia (1-0) which helped the Super Eagles book their place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals. Speaking of his individual trophies, Alex Iwobi was named CAF Young Player of the Year 2016.
Highlighted Team (Benin):
Benin are the African football team that were known as Dahomey national football team until 1975. The Squirrels have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, but they will compete for the fourth time at the Africa Cup of Nations at the tournament in Egypt 2019.
Oumar Tchomogo’s team were grouped with the likes of Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and Cameroon in the group stages of the competition. Benin’s home kit is predominantly yellow, whilst they wear green shirts, green shorts and red socks when playing on the travels. The African side recorded their biggest win on December 27, 1961, with the team beating Mauritania 7-0 under the name of Dahomey.
Two years earlier, though, they were crushed by Nigeria 10-1, which is considered their biggest ever loss on the international stage. Benin usually host their rivals at Stade de l’Amitie, the venue with the capacity of 20,000. The Squirrels played their first ever international game on November 8, 1959, with the team suffering a 1-0 loss to Nigeria.
