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Nigeria vs Benin – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Match Preview

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will meet Benin on at the Estadio do Benguela, as both teams strive for an increment of points on match-day 2 of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, in Group C. This game will take place at 16:00 GMT.

Nigeria Analyses

Nigeria are currently at the bottom of their table without a single point, following their disappointing 3-1 loss to Egypt on January 12. The Nigerians have their group’s poorest record so far in terms of goals scored, due to the fact they have only been able to place the ball at the back of the net once.


The Super Eagles are however strong contenders in this tournament, and as a top team, they would not want to suffer an early exit. Anyway, such a danger isn’t too close to them at the moment, but it could face them if ever they were to dissatisfy again in their next game against Benin.

Normally, in a fixture similar to this one, anyone could set his eyes on key players such as Yakubu, Mikel Obi, or even Kalu Uche; but being his team’s only goal scorer at the moment, the striker Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke could carry a heavy load of expectations on his shoulders.

Unfortunately, forward Obafemi Martins will not be featuring for Nigeria in their match against Benin because of his trip to Europe, which was allowed by the Nigerian Football Association for medical reasons.

Martins – who previously underwent surgery a few months ago – is said to be feeling pains in his right chin, and therefore requires a new operation.

This bad news somehow weakens the Super Eagles’ front, yet it certainly will not be a valid reason for Nigerian fans to accept another defeat from their side.

A draw against Benin might be adequate depending on both sides’ performances, but in reality, 3 points would be ideal for their position in the standings of Group C.

Benin

Benin drew their first game in the Africa Cup of Nations 2-2 against Mozambique; hence, they have only one point in their table. They occupy the second place 2 points behind Egypt, but could simplify their way through the knockout phase with a victory over Nigeria.

The Squirrels of Benin could once again benefit from their leading players including Stephane Sessegnon, and especially Razak Omotoyossi, who got his name on the scoring sheet for his country on match-day 1 of the tournament.

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