AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles’ attack too strong for Benin Republic — Troost-Ekong

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong says the team’s attacking power made the difference in Saturday’s emphatic 3-0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.

Ademola Lookman scored twice, while substitute Victor Osimhen also hit the target as the Super Eagles started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Troost-Ekong also declared that the team is heading in the right direction.

“Everybody knows we have good attacking talent, we don’t have to name them, but we played well, tried to keep the door shut at the back.

“We created chances to score, so I believe that if we gave the boys enough balls up front they would put it away,” the centre-back said during his interaction with the media after the game.

“Today is a good indication of the direction that we’re heading and the first step of many that we have to take to be back in action.”

The Al-Khaloood of Saudi Arabia defender also reflected on the win.

“We prepared to win the game, we respect Benin, the last time we played against them they won, so like I said we have great belief in our team, in our coach, who is like a family member that has returned to us now, and we knew we had to take responsibility,” Troost-Ekong said.