One of the group C members the squirrels of Benin on Thursday overtook Nigeria and South Africa on the table after beating table toppers Rwanda 1-0 in the matchday 3 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Abidjan.
The Squirrels were initially occupying the 4th position but yesterday’s result ensured that they dragged South Africa and Nigeria to the third and fourth positions respectively.
Douko Dodo put the hosts ahead in the 37th minute and it proved to be the decider in Abidjan.
Both Rwanda and Benin Republic have four points, but Rwanda have a better goal difference and still maintains its first position.
The Super Eagles can capitalize to jump to first on the table if they win today against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face South Africa today at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo by 8pm Nigerian time.
The winner of this tie will top the group C