Benin tonight climbed to second place in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which houses the Super Eagles, after they beat Rwanda 1-0 in Abidjan tonight.
They now have four points from three matches, same as group leaders Rwanda, who only remain top by virtue of a better goals difference.
The Super Eagles thus dropped to fourth along with Lesotho and Zimbabwe with two points apiece going into tomorrow’s clash against South Africa.
The three-time African champions will battle Benin Monday evening in Abidjan in continuation of the World Cup qualifying series.
The Cheetahs, who are handled by former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, fired the match winner in the 37th minute through Douko Dodo.