Benin vs Nigeria Clash Headlines 2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Full Fixture List Revealed
The race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is heating up as nations across Africa gear up for the final qualifying matches. The fixtures, spanning from Wednesday, November 13, to Tuesday, November 19, will see intense battles as teams vie for a coveted spot in the tournament.
The highly anticipated clash between Benin and Nigeria is set for Thursday, November 14, in Group D. With both teams fighting for a place in the continental showpiece, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Full Schedule
Below is the complete list of fixtures for Matchday 5 and Matchday 6 of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. All times are listed in GMT.
Matchday 5 Fixtures
November 13, Wednesday
- Group E: Liberia vs Togo (1600)
- Group G: Chad vs Sierra Leone (1900)
- Group J: Namibia vs Cameroon (1300)
November 14, Thursday
- Group A: Madagascar vs Tunisia (1600)
- Group B: Lesotho vs Central African Republic (1300)
- Group D: Rwanda vs Libya (1600), Benin vs Nigeria (1900)
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (1300)
- Group F: Niger vs Sudan (1600)
- Group K: South Sudan vs Congo Brazzaville (1300)
- Group L: Burundi vs Malawi (1500), Burkina Faso vs Senegal (1900)
November 15, Friday
- Group A: Gambia vs Comoros (1900)
- Group B: Gabon vs Morocco (1900)
- Group C: Botswana vs Mauritania (1300), Cape Verde vs Egypt (1600)
- Group F: Angola vs Ghana (1900)
- Group G: Zambia vs Ivory Coast (1600)
- Group I: Mozambique vs Mali, Eswatini vs Guinea-Bissau (both 1600)
- Group J: Zimbabwe vs Kenya (1600)
- Group K: Uganda vs South Africa (1300)
November 16, Saturday
- Group H: Ethiopia vs Tanzania (1600), Guinea vs DR Congo (1900)
Matchday 6 Fixtures
November 17, Sunday
- Group E: Algeria vs Liberia, Togo vs Equatorial Guinea (both 1600)
November 18, Monday
- Group A: Comoros vs Madagascar, Tunisia vs Gambia (both 1900)
- Group B: Central African Republic vs Gabon, Morocco vs Lesotho (both 1900)
- Group D: Nigeria vs Rwanda, Libya vs Benin (both 1600)
- Group F: Sudan vs Angola, Ghana vs Niger (both 1600)
- Group L: Malawi vs Burkina Faso (1300)
November 19, Tuesday
- Group C: Egypt vs Botswana (1500), Mauritania vs Cape Verde (1600)
- Group G: Sierra Leone vs Zambia, Ivory Coast vs Chad (both 1600)
- Group H: DR Congo vs Ethiopia, Tanzania vs Guinea (both 1600)
- Group I: Guinea-Bissau vs Mozambique, Mali vs Eswatini (both 1600)
- Group J: Kenya vs Namibia, Cameroon vs Zimbabwe (both 1300)
- Group K: Congo Brazzaville vs Uganda (1300), South Africa vs South Sudan (1600)
- Group L: Senegal vs Burundi (1900)
Key Match to Watch: Benin vs Nigeria
The clash between Benin and Nigeria stands out as one of the highlights of the qualifiers. Nigeria, known for its strong footballing pedigree, will face a resilient Benin side aiming to cause an upset. The match kicks off at 19:00 GMT on Thursday, November 14, and could be decisive in shaping Group D’s outcome.
Exciting Weekend Ahead for AFCON Fans
As the final round of qualifiers approaches, football enthusiasts can expect thrilling matchups and fierce competition as teams make their final push for a spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and live coverage as the drama unfolds across the continent.
For the latest results, standings, and in-depth analysis, follow your favorite sports news sources and official AFCON channels.
