Nigeria’s Super Eagles proved too much to handle for the Cheetah of Benin in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier played in Uyo on Saturday.
The three-time African champions dominated the game from the proceedings and succeeded in pegging back the Beninoise.
Atalanta forward put the host ahead with a well working goal in the added time of the first stanza and ensured that Super Eagles are in control going into the half.
The away side resumed the second half with a improved performance searching for the equalizing but the substution made by coach Austin Eguavoen changed the face of the game again.
The trio of Moses Simon, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Olisah Ndah came in for Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and Calvin Bassey.
The substitutions paid off almost immediately as forward Victor Osimhen who later came in for Victor Boniface made it 2-0 for Nigeria.
Lookman wrapped up the game with the 3rd goal late in the game off an assist from Simon and gave Nigeria maximum points.
