Benin gets the nod to host Eagles, Squirrels Afcon qualifier

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed Benin, the Edo state capital as venue of the November 11, 2021, Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and the Squirrels of Benin Republic.

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick dropped the hint when he paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency and state governor, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday.

Pinnick was in Benin along with officials from the Federation of International Football to facilities at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

“You have done a lot for football development in the country and the Nigerian football community wants me to thank you for the role you played in ensuring Nigeria’s Falconets qualified for the last FIFA Under-20 World Cup,’’ Pinnick said.

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The state will also host the NFF Annual Congress prior to the match.