CAF set date for Benin vs Nigeria World Cup Qualifier, confirm venue

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Benin and Nigeria for Monday, June 10, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Injury rampaged Nigeria, currently second in Group C with two points, will face Benin, who sit at the bottom with one point.

The match will take place at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with a 5pm kick-off.

Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa will officiate the match.

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Benin is hosting their home games in Côte d’Ivoire as their stadiums did not meet international standards.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun