Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie says the Cheetahs are fully motivated for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Afrosport reports.
Gernot Rohr’s men currently lead Group C with 17 points after nine matches, sitting ahead of second-placed South Africa on 15 and Nigeria on 14.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the Alanyaspor striker said his teammates need no extra motivation ahead of Tuesday’s high-stakes encounter.
“I don’t think i need to motivate my teammates that much. We all know what we are playing for tomorrow which is bigger than every Individual,” the 31-year-old said.
“Everyone knows what we have to do tomorrow to get qualification. I don’t need to tell my teammates much. We will give our best on the pitch.”
The crucial tie between Benin and Nigeria will kick off at 5 p.m. local time at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
