Benin Rep vs Nigeria: Alex Iwobi Declares War on Cheetahs After Encounter With Gernot Rohr, Video

• The Super Eagles of Nigeria are presented with another chance to clinch a win in the FIFA qualifiers against Benin Republic
• The Nigerian team currently sits fifth in their standings after recording three consecutive draws in as many fixtures
• Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has declared war on the Benin Republic side ahead of the crunch qualification fixture

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series is in full swing, offering the Super Eagles of Nigeria another shot at securing their first-ever victory as they gear up to face the Republic of Benin.

This upcoming showdown against the Cheetahs is of immense importance for the Nigerian team, particularly given their less-than-ideal start to the qualification campaign.

However, as the highly anticipated round four fixture against the Cheetahs looms, midfielder of the Nigerian team, Alex Iwobi, has characterised the impending encounter as nothing short of a "war."

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Iwobi speaks on Benin Republic clash

In a video shared on social media by Brila.net, the 28-year-old reflected on encountering the coach of the Benin Republic side, Gernot Rohr, and shared his and his teammates' approach to the upcoming clash.

"We bumped into Gernot Rohr, nice seeing him and his staff. They look well, but Monday is war," Iwobi remarked.

Iwobi emerged as a key player for the Nigerian team under the leadership of the Franco-German tactician, who managed the Super Eagles for over five years, from 2016 to 2021. The Fulham midfielder has since amassed over 75 appearances for the Super Eagles.

According to data from Fotmob, the Nigerian team has secured victories in their last two encounters against Benin Republic. Both teams are scheduled to face off at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Ivory Coast on June 10.

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Finidi speaks on Nigeria’s clash with Benin

Sports Brief in another report stated coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Finidi George, has spoken on the challenging nature of his side’s clash against Benin Republic.

The former Enyimba manager emphasised that the Cheetahs of Benin hold a psychological advantage following their morale-boosting victory against Rwanda.

A win for Nigeria would mark Finidi's first victory since his permanent appointment as the manager of the Super Eagles.