AFCON qualifier: Five things to expect from Benin, Nigeria clash

Benin Republic and Nigeria go to the battleground on Saturday in Port Novo, with three maximum points at stake.

The two neighbours will clash on day 5 of the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and a win will boost the morale of any of the two sides.

Nigeria are on top of the group L with eight points from four games, closely followed by Benin Republic with seven points.

Below are five things to expect from the game.

Goals Galore

This will be a proper West African derby full of goals because the two sides have quality upfront to give fans a spectacle. Moreover, the last two meetings produced five goals.

Bragging Rights

Derby bragging rights will be on offer when the two sides clash in Port Novo. It will be fascinating.

Michel Dussuyer Vs Gernot Rohr

The two coaches have French connections, so it will be interesting to see how they outwit themselves in terms of tactics.

AFCON Ticket

The two teams are separated with one point, so a win for either side might see one of them qualifying for Cameroon 2022.

Players to watch

Steve Mounie will be hoping to help Benin Republic overcome Nigeria. He will be the star man for the Squirrels.

For the Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen will anchor the attack.