Benin Republics head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted itll be very hard to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria when both sides meet tomorrow because Augustine Eguavoens side will be at full strength, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Cheetahs secured a 2-1 win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria back in June, in a World Cup qualifying game, which was Finidi Georges second and final official match in charge of the three-time AFCON Champions.
Nigeria and Benin Republic were drawn into the same AFCON 2025 group, and the Super Eagles came out victorious when both sides last met in September, courtesy of a brace from Ademola Lookman, before Victor Osimhen came off the bench to score the games third goal as Eguavoens side sealed a 3-0 win at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria.
Benin Republic will host Nigeria at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Cote dIvoire, tomorrow. Speaking ahead of the game, Rohr revealed itll be a huge task for his team to seal a win against Nigeria, because the Super Eagles are currently at full strength.
Kick-off time for the game between Nigeria and Benin Republic is slated for 800 PM WAT.
