World Cup 2026 (Q): Nigeria vs Benin — official lineups
Nigeria hosts Benin this Tuesday from 5:00 PM, as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The starting elevens for both sides have been released.
Les Guépards du Bénin posent pour une rencontre officielle
Benin and Nigeria face off this Tuesday in Uyo (5:00 PM, GMT+1), as part of the 10th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A decisive encounter for the Cheetahs, who are aiming for a qualifying ticket to the American World Cup. But on the other side, the Nigerians will be playing their final cards. Here are the official lineups for both teams.
Nigeria : Nwabali, Fredrick, Bassey, Ajayi, Zaidu, Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Simon, Adams, Osimhen
Benin XI
1-Marcel DANDJINOU (GK)
3-Tamimou OUOROU
6-Olivier VERDON
13-Mohamed TIJANI
4-Cédric HOUNTONDJI
12-David KIKI
8-Imourane HASSANE
19-Dodo DOKOU
17-Andréas HOUNTONDJI
10-Tosin AIYEGUN
9-Steve MOUNIÉ (C)