Nigeria vs Benin: World Cup qualifier start time, team news and lineups
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Nigeria vs Benin: World Cup qualifier  start time, team news and lineups
"The Super Eagles' task is momentous: Benin lead them by three points and by two on goal difference, making the fixture a must-win for the Nigerians if they want to have any chance of qualification, either as the group winners or as the runners-up who could potentially compete in November's interconfederation playoff for a possible 10th African World Cup spot."
"For Benin, the calculus is straightforward: win or draw against the three-time African champions and the Cheetahs make history and qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time. Even a loss against Nigeria and if other Group C contenders South Africa draw or lose their final fixture could still seal direct qualification for the team from the West African nation."
"Late last month, Benin drew level with then-Group C leaders South Africa after they received a three-point deduction from FIFA for fielding an extra player in an earlier fixture and then took over the standings lead on Friday when Banfa Banfa played out a highly disappointing 0-0 draw against last-placed Zimbabwe on the ninth matchday. Benin and Nigeria both won their matchday 9 fixtures on Friday, beating Rwanda (1-0) and Lesotho (2-1) respectively."
Benin lead Group C by three points and by two on goal difference ahead of the final matchday. Nigeria host Benin at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday at 6pm (16:00 GMT). A Nigerian win is required to retain any chance of qualifying directly or as runners-up for an interconfederation playoff. Benin will qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time with a win or a draw. Benin drew level with South Africa after a three-point FIFA deduction for South Africa and then took the lead after Banfa Banfa drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe. Both teams won their matchday 9 fixtures.
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