Ademola Lookman ams two key gamers of Benin Republic will miss the should win encounter between Nigeria and Benin Republic within the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying conflict on Tuesday in Uyo.
The Atalanta ahead picked up a yellow card within the 63rd minute of Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane after fouling Fusi Matlabe.
The reserving, his second of the marketing campaign, guidelines him out of the decisive Group C encounter as a result of suspension.
Lookman’s absence comes as a serious setback for the Tremendous Eagles, who should safe all three factors to maintain their qualification hopes alive.
The winger has been one in all Nigeria’s most dependable attacking choices, contributing objectives and assists in current outings.
The Tremendous Eagles Coach Eric Sekou Chelle is anticipated to tweak his techniques collection of gamers as Samuel Chukwueze of Fulham or Akor Adams might have a spot within the beginning line up when tackle Benin Republic on Tuesday.
Benin Republic, nonetheless, won’t be at full energy both.
The Cheetahs will miss two key gamers — Yohan Roche and Sessi D’Almeida — each suspended for the showdown in Uyo.
Head coach Gernot Rohr confirmed that the defender and the defensive midfielder obtained bookings throughout their 1–0 victory over Rwanda, ruling them out of the encounter in opposition to Nigeria.
With Nigeria, Benin Republic, and South Africa all nonetheless in competition for the highest spot in Group C, Tuesday’s fixture guarantees to be an intense battle that might resolve who edges nearer to securing a spot on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
