Ahead of 2021 AFCON Qualifiers in Uyo, Ex Nigeria goal poacher and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) top scorer, Odion Ighalo has warned the Eagles about the threat the Squirrels of Benin Republic could pose to the Nigerians when both countries clash on Wednesday.
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The China-based striker who scored an impressive seven goals to help Nigeria qualified for the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, said it would be reckless to underrate the battle-hardened neighbours.
The Beninese are no longer the Cinderella team of the past and as recent as June at the AFCON in Egypt, they drew with both Ghana (2-2) and Cameroon (0-0) in their preliminary group match and sensationally dumped cup favourites Morocco in the Round of 16; only to lose by the odd 1-0 goal to eventual runner-up Senegal in the quarter-finals.
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