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Benin coach Dussuyer concedes Nigeria superiority after Afcon qualifiers defeat

The Republic of Benin coach has admitted the superiority of Nigeria to his side following their 2-1 defeat in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game.

The Squirrels raced into an early lead before the Super Eagles came from behind through Victor Osimhen and Samuel Kalu to clinch maximum points in Uyo.

Nigeria are 47 places above Benin on the world Fifa rankings, with the Super Eagles occupying the 35th spot while their West African neighbours are placed 82nd.

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Dussuyer believes his side did their best against the three-time African champions but rued their failure to covert the few opportunities that came their way.