Benin Republic tops Group C of the Africa 2026 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe, maintaining eight points. Nigeria has a chance to close the gap with a win against Rwanda.
The Benin Republic currently leads Group C in the qualifying rounds for the Africa 2026 World Cup after a 2-2 draw against Zimbabwe. Although they initially secured a two-goal advantage with scores from Steve Mounié and Dodo Dokou, they ultimately allowed Zimbabwe to equalize due to a lapse in concentration.
Benin’s scoring began when Mounié capitalized on a goalkeeper mistake, followed by Dokou’s goal before halftime. Zimbabwe responded with a goal from Marshall Munetsi just prior to the break and later equalized through Knowledge Musona’s impressive strike in the second half.
Despite the draw, Benin Republic remains at the top of Group C with eight points. Rwanda and South Africa are tied in second place, both with a game in hand. The upcoming match between Nigeria and Rwanda presents an opportunity for Nigeria to reduce the points gap in the group. Should Nigeria win, they would rise to six points, maintaining competitiveness with Benin and Rwanda for the qualification spot.
In summary, the Benin Republic remains atop Group C despite drawing with Zimbabwe. Their performance, although solid at first, faltered, allowing the opposing team to equalize. With Nigeria facing Rwanda soon, the potential shift in group standings could become critical as teams vie for a direct qualification to the World Cup.
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