The senior national team of Nigeria got their 2025 AFCON qualifiers off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Smarting from a 1-2 defeat suffered in the hands of the same opponent in their last game which was the world cup qualifiers three months ago. Super Eagles had to wait till the final minutes of the first half before taking the lead.
Ademola Lookman ensured the Super Eagles go into the half time break leading when he latched on to a loose ball, and showed remarkable composure to hold off his markers before burying his effort.
Substitute Victor Osimhen ensured there was no way back for the visitors when he rifled home a low ball from Wilfred Ndidi to put the game to bed. He was close to making it three but with the goalkeeper at his mercy he failed to sort his feet quickly.
Lookman grabbed his brace when substitute Moses Simon picked him out with a well weighted ball to complete a 3-0 drubbing of the team led by former coach of the Nigerian team, Gernot Rohr.
The Super Eagles will leave for Kigali tomorrow for their second game of the series against Rwanda, buoyed with their first competitive win since losing the AFCON final 1-2 to Cote d’Ivoire in February.
