2026 WCQ: Super Eagles vs Benin get venue, kick-off time

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced venue and kick-off time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Benin Republic.

The matchday three encounter will hold at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday, June 10.

The game will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.

Benin have not been permitted to host matches at their home grounds as they are not suitable to host international games.

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Ethiopia’s Bamlak Tessema Weyesa has already been appointed centre referee for the game.

The Super Eagles will host Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday,June 7 before the clash with Gernot Rohr’s men.

The three-time African champions are still searching for their first win in the qualifiers.

Finidi George’s side are second in Group C with two points from two games.

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