Super Eagles’ World Cup Dreams Fading After Benin Defeat

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a devastating 2-1 loss to Benin Republic in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Monday, casting doubt on their chances of reaching the global tournament.

Raphael Onyedika’s 29th-minute strike gave Nigeria a promising start, but Jodel Dossou’s equalizer and Steve Mounie’s winner for Benin left the Super Eagles reeling.

The defeat leaves Nigeria in fifth place in the six-team table, with three draws and one loss in four matches.

Benin Republic takes the top spot, leaving the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.

Coach Finidi George’s team faces an uphill battle in their remaining matches, with fans calling for a turnaround in fortunes.

The Super Eagles’ next match is highly anticipated, as they seek to revive their World Cup dreams.

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