2026 World Cup qualifiers: Official line-ups for the highly anticipated Nigeria vs Benin clash

14.10.25 FT World Cup Qualification CAF

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Before kick-off of the high-stakes showdown between Nigeria and Benin, discover the official line-ups for both teams.

This is the day of reckoning. In just a few minutes, the most eagerly awaited thriller of this 10th round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers will get underway. Nigeria host the Benin Cheetahs. Gernot Rohr’s men are aiming to secure a first-ever historic qualification for the World Cup.

On the other side, Nigeria are targeting a win to qualify directly or at least keep their hopes alive for the playoffs. Who will come out on top? The answer will be revealed in a few hours. But first, here are the official line-ups for this clash.

Nigeria: Nwabali, Fredrick, Bassey, Ajayi, Zaidu, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon, Adams, Osimhen

Benin: Dandjinou; Ouorou, C. Hountondji, Verdon, Imourane, Mounie, Tosin, Kiki, Tijani, A. Hountondji, Dodo

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