Benin Republic leads Group C in the Africa 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe. They hold eight points, while Rwanda and South Africa are tied in second place. Nigeria plays Rwanda next, aiming to narrow the gap in the standings before facing Zimbabwe.

Benin Republic has risen to the top of Group C in the Africa 2026 World Cup qualifying series after a challenging 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe. Despite leading 2-0 at halftime through goals from Steve Mounié and Dodo Dokou, they allowed Zimbabwe to come back, with Marshall Munetsi and Knowledge Musona scoring in the second half to secure a point for their team.

This draw keeps Benin at the forefront of Group C with a total of eight points. In contrast, Rwanda and South Africa are closely trailing in second place, each having a game in hand. As a result, the upcoming match between Nigeria and Rwanda becomes crucial for Nigeria, who will look to earn three points to close the gap.

A victory for the Super Eagles could elevate them to six points, tightening the race for the group’s automatic qualification spot against Benin and Rwanda, the current front-runners, before their next match with Zimbabwe, positioned last in the group.

Benin Republic maintains its lead in Group C of the Africa 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite a draw with Zimbabwe, showcasing their vulnerability after squandering a two-goal lead. The upcoming match between Nigeria and Rwanda holds significant implications for the group standings, with Nigeria aiming to catch up to both Benin and Rwanda for a chance at automatic qualification. Rwanda aims to secure their position against Nigeria, adding further stakes to their encounter.

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