Breaking: Super Eagles break 8-year jinx with win over Benin

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday beat the Squirrels of Benin Republic in a Group L African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 qualifier match to break an 8-year jinx.

Super Eagles beat Benin by a loan goal from Paul Onuachu in the 93rd minute of the game.

Nigeria, therefore, have secured its place in the 2022 AFCON scheduled for Cameroon, ahead of their match against Lesotho on Tuesday.

Ahead of the fixture, the Benin Republic national football team boast an 8-year unbeaten run in the hands of the Super Eagles.