'The downpour made the game difficult' - Eguavoen on Super Eagles' poor first-half display

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed why his side drew against the Benin Republic in Thursday night's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Coach Eguavoen attributed the poor performance in the first-half to the downpour but praised his players for their perseverance, especially in the second half.

The rainy conditions made play challenging, testing the resilience of the 2013 AFCON champions as they trailed Benin by halftime.

“It was a tough game, and I congratulate the players for a spirited display in the second half that earned us the equaliser.

"The downpour made the game difficult for both teams, but I am happy we have the AFCON finals ticket in the bag ahead of the final game of the series against Rwanda in Uyo on Monday,” Eguavoen remarked.

Nigeria will host Rwanda on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium while Benin Republic will face Libya.