A brace from Ballon d’Or Player of the Year nominate Ademola Lookman and strike by the African footballer of the Year were all the Super Eagles needed to claim tops in Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifier.
The Atalanta of Italy playmaker struck shortly before half time, to the Abuja fans into frenzy.
Osimhen replaced Victor Boniface after half time to increase the tally at 78th minute of the tie.
Lookman compounded the woes of the Beninoise with a header in the 83rd minute.
AC Milan midfielder Samuel Chukwueze made his mark with a swinging free kick but the Beninoise goalkeeper averted danger.
Galatasaray of Turkey forward Osimhen started from the bench while the interim gaffer of the senior national team, Austin Eguavoen, opted for Leverkusen of Germany forward, Boniface to the team’s assault.
Stanley Nwabali was in goal as team captain, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Ola Aina provided him cover in the defence.
Bruno Onyemaechi, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi were saddled with midfield role. Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Boniface combined in the attack.
Nigeria will travel to face Rwanda, while Benin hosts Libya on Tuesday in the next round matches of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
The former African champions lead the group with three points ahead of Libya, Rwanda on one point respectively while Benin Republic are rock bottom with no point.
