AFCON 2022 qualifier: 2 Benin players test positive for COVID-19 as match against Nigeria could be called off

- The Benin vs Nigeria match is suffering a huge setback after reports claim two players from the home team tested positive for COVID-19

- Both teams are already in Port Novo, venue for the AFCON 2022 Group L qualifier

- The Super Eagles are ahead of the Squirrels on the table with just a point and a win from either side will seal qualification

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The much-anticipated AFCON 2022 qualifiers may have suffered a huge setback as reports claim that two Benin players have tested positive for coronavirus.

Renowned sports journalist Charles Anazodo made the revelation on his official Twitter handle as he said:

"Reports from Cotonou says two Benin Republic players have tested positive to Covid-19."

An official statement is yet to be made by the Benin Football Federation regarding the latest development as the match is just a few hours away from kick-off.

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The Squirrels are just a point behind the Super Eagles in Group L and a win over the three-time African champions would ensure qualification before their last game against Sierra Leone.

The last meeting against their Nigerian counterparts ended in a 2-1 loss in a match played at the Abuja National Stadium back in November 2020.

Benin are still favourites to earn one of the two slots in Group L ahead of Sierra Leone and Lesotho who are the other contenders in the group.

The Squirrels earned wins over the bottom-placed sides but fail to move ahead of Nigeria after the Super Eagles played back-to-back draws against Leone Stars.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that all is now set for the AFCON 2022 qualifier between the Republic of Benin and their Nigerian counterpart at the Stade de l'Amitie in Port Novo.

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Both teams are separated by a point and a win for either side will ensure qualification to the biggest soccer fiesta in Africa in Cameroon with a match to spare.

The Super Eagles will be looking to end their unimpressive run following back-to-back draws against Sierra Leone in the last outings.

On the other hand, The Squirrels failed to leapfrog Nigeria on the Group L table after being held to a draw by Lesotho.