Egypt secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals for an 11th time after edging past a stubborn Benin side 3–1 in extra time at the Stade Adrar in Agadir on Monday night.
Senegal made sure of top spot in Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win against Benin while DR Congo sealed second place after beating Botswana by the same scoreline.
Benin made history after recording their first ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory against Botswana at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Saturday.
DR Congo made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin in Rabat, a result that lifted them to the top of Group D.
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says their FIFA World Cup qualifier at home against group leaders Benin will demand composure and focus from his players.
Bafana Bafana went five points clear of their World Cup qualifying group after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Benin at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Ivory Coast on Tuesday.