The Super Eagles duo, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria a 3-0 win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match played yesterday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on
Lookman opened the scores in the first half; the substitute, Victor Osimhen netted the second goal while Lookman scored the third in the 82nd minute of the ganme.
The victory takes Nigeria to the top of Group D as they prepare for the next match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, September 10.
Recall that recently, the Nigerian national team struggled against the Cheetahs when they met in a 2026 World Cup qualifying game.
The Cheetah, coached by a German and former Super Eagles handler, Gernot Rohr, came from behind to win the match by 2-1.
