It was not pretty, but Nigeria's Super Eagles did just enough to eke out the point that cemented their place at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, drawing 1-1 with Benin on Thursday.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have booked their place at the year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 1-1 draw against Benin at the Felix

Nigeria boasts a mixed record against Benin, having secured a convincing 3-0 victory in Uyo during the AFCON qualifiers, but suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat in Abidjan during the World Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles are through to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but their 1-1 draw with Benin makes it even tougher for Libya in the quest to qualify as well.

Nigeria, with 10 points on the log, are leading the lot and need just a point to reach the competition taking place in late 2025.

Nigeria were already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before the players even kicked a ball in anger against Benin Republic in Abidjan on Thursday. A goal from Fahd T. Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute gave Libya a shock 1-0 win over Rwanda in the other group fixture.

Augustine Eguavoen has blamed the weather as the main reason why the Super Eagles failed to get a win against Benin Republic team in the AFCON qualifiers.