By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture between Benin and Nigeria will be played on Monday, June 10.
The matchday three encounter will hold at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.
The encounter will kick-off at 5pm Nigeria time.
Benin will have to play their home games in Cote d’Ivoire after their own stadiums were not approved to host international matches.
Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa will handle this World Cup qualifier.
Nigeria are second in Group C with two points, while Benin are bottom on a point.
