Nigeria remain top of Group D in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, despite their matchday four fixture against Libya being postponed due to a hostage crisis at the airport
However, the gap at the top has narrowed, with Benin and Rwanda making strides in the race for qualification.
Benin Republic, fresh off a 3-0 win over Rwanda last week, suffered a 2-1 defeat in the return leg in Kigali on Tuesday.
In the ongoing AFCON 2025 qualifiers, Benin and Rwanda have moved closer to Nigeria’s point tally after key victories. Benin’s 2-1 win over Libya helped them rise in their group standings. Meanwhile, Sudan shocked Ghana with a surprise 2-1 win, and Sierra Leone held Cote d’Ivoire to a draw, adding pressure in their respective groups. These results have tightened the race for qualification, as teams battle to secure a place in the upcoming tournament in Morocco