The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the dates and venues for the Super Eagles’ final two Group D matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series. According to the NFF, the Confederation of African Football has scheduled the matches for November 14 and 18.
Match Details:
- November 14 (Matchday 5): Super Eagles vs. Benin Republic
- Venue: Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan
- Kickoff: 8 pm (Nigerian time), 7 pm (Ivorian time)
- Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)
- Assistants: Djibril Camara, Nouha Bangoura
- Fourth Official: El Hadji Amadou Sy
- Commissioner: Rene Williams Sere (Ivory Coast)
- Referee Assessor: Inacio Manuel Candido (Angola)
- November 18 (Matchday 6): Super Eagles vs. Rwanda
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
- Kickoff: 5 pm (Nigerian time)
- Referee: Samir Guezzaz (Morocco)
- Assistants: Zakaria Brinsi, Abdessamad Abertoune
- Fourth Official: Kech Chaf Mustapha
- Commissioner: Prosper Harrison Addo (Ghana)
- Referee Assessor: Ali Mohamed Ahmed (Somalia)
Group D Standings:
- Nigeria (10 points)
- Benin Republic (6 points)
- Rwanda (5 points)
- Libya (1 point)
A win or draw against Benin Republic in Abidjan will secure the Super Eagles’ ticket to the 2025 AFCON finals in Morocco.
Background:
The Super Eagles boycotted their last qualifier against Libya due to poor treatment, including a diverted flight and 20-hour airport detention without food, water, or internet facilities.
