Match Report
Nigeria went into the game 1st in the table on 3 points; Benin sat 3rd on 17 — a 14-point gap. Nigeria ranked just 42nd in the league on five-round form despite their 1st table position. In league terms the two rates read 4/1 for Nigeria and 1.2/1.1 for Benin (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
Benin had won three straight.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Nigeria, 1 draw and 1 for Benin, at 2.75 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 75% of the meetings won by the home side. History points to goals: 75% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 75%.
The match was played at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium (capacity 16,000). On the scoreboard, Nigeria led 2-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 4-0.
Goal scorers
Nigeria: Victor Osimhen (3'), Victor Osimhen (37'), Victor Osimhen (51'), Frank Onyeka (90')
Key stats
Possession: Nigeria 51% · Benin 49% · Total shots: 5-5 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 4-4