Mounie Leads Benin in Historic Showdown with Super Eagles

Faisal Salisu Dambatta
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Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has declared that the Cheetahs will give their all in the clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Gernot Rohr’s side will be up against the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week.

The Cheetahs will need to avoid defeat to have any chance of qualifying for the global soccer fiesta.

Mounie said they are looking forward to the game.

“We play football for this kind of match. It will be a historic meeting. We will give everything to take Benin to the World Cup,” Mounie was quoted by Mega Sports.

Benin Republic currently occupy top spot in Group C with 17 points from nine matches.

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Faisal Salisu Dambatta is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and digital publisher recognized for his dedication to factual reporting and public-interest storytelling. He has built a reputation for blending traditional journalistic integrity with modern, data-driven news analysis. Over the years, Faisal has covered national and regional developments across politics, governance, technology, and socio-economic affairs. His writing emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and the preservation of journalistic ethics in the digital age. He currently serves as a lead editor at Etimes247 Newspaper, where he oversees editorial direction, audience engagement, and the integration of SEO-optimized content strategies. Faisal believes in using media as a force for civic awareness and constructive public dialogue. When he’s not editing stories, he contributes to journalism training, digital literacy advocacy, and research on the evolution of online news consumption in Africa. Areas of Expertise: Investigative reporting | Digital publishing | Media strategy | SEO | Audience development
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