Former Nigeria international Friday Elahor has said the Super Eagles losing to Benin Republic is unacceptable.

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic inflicted on the Eagles their first defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers thanks to a 2-1 comeback win.

The defeat leaves the Eagles in fifth place on three points after four games and in danger of missing out on another World Cup qualification.

“It’s surprising to me because I don’t know what is going on,” Elahor said on ‘No Holds Barred’ on Brila FM anchored by former Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze.

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“I watched the match against South Africa and wasn’t really bothered about the result but I was disappointed in the game against Benin Republic.

“When we play Benin during my time we always beat them and even go to their home and beat them. So now I don’t really know what the problem is with the Super Eagles. There was complaints about the coach, he was replaced so what is the problem, is it selection? lack of seriousness? I don’t know, for Benin to beat Nigeria nobody will believe that.

“Back in the days when Benin hear Super Eagles they will start to shivering and be hoping that the goals won’t be much. For me that fear is no more there because Benin now believe they can beat the Eagles.”

Elahor expressed disappointment that the Eagles now need other teams to lose for them to stand a chance of qualifying.

“Now we Nigerians are praying for other teams to lose for the Eagles to qualify which is not fair.

“But I still believe that if we win the remaining matches we will qualify. With determination and focus.”

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