The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday.
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman bagged a brace with substitute Victor Osimhen netting the other goal.
The Super Eagles created the better openings but a combination of wasteful finishing and good goalkeeping denied Nigeria.
With time running out in the first half, Lookman produced a moment of magic to give Nigeria the lead.
Osimhen netted Nigeria’s second 12 minutes from time.
Lookman completed his brace on 85 minutes to seal the well-deserved win.
Nigeria top Group D of the AFCON qualifiers with all three points from the first match of the series, while Benin Republic are rooted to the bottom.
The Super Eagles will be away to Rwanda in their next game on Tuesday.
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