Benin vs Nigeria match stats & report
0–1 Full time
Benin lost to Nigeria 0–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification (Group Stage - 5) on 27 March 2021.
Goals and cards
- 48' Yellow card D. Kiki Benin
- 78' Yellow card S. D'Almeida Benin
- 90' Yellow card W. Ndidi Nigeria
- 90+3' Goal P. Onuachu Nigeria
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Benin
Bench M. Dandjinou , M. Adiléhou , S. Barazé , Emmanuel Imorou , M. Ahlinvi , Tidjani Anaane , J. Bonou , S. Sessègnon , M. Poté , M. Koukpo
Nigeria
Bench F. Uzoho , J. Noble , S. Ajayi , Tyronne Ebuehi , Jamilu Collins , Chidozie Awaziem , A. Shehu , P. Etebo , A. Iwuala , P. Onuachu , A. Musa
Form guide
Benin at home
3–1–1 in 5 matches
- Scored
- 1.0 per game
- Conceded
- 1.0 per game
- Clean sheets
- 2 / 5
- Corners
- 2.7 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.7 per game
20% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Based on 5 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Nigeria away
4–4–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.8 per game
- Conceded
- 1.4 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 3.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.6 per game
22% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Detailed match statistics aren't available for this competition, so corners, shots and cards can't be shown.
Benin vs Nigeria head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria v Benin | 2–1 |
Only 1 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.