Team Nigeria earns a remarkable 11–0 opening win over Benin Republic at the West Africa Para Games

Officials confirmed that Team Nigeria Earns a sensational start to their West Africa Para Games campaign on Friday, delivering an emphatic 11–0 triumph over Benin Republic in amputee football at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena.

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Nigeria seized control from the opening minutes. Ahmed Usman struck four times, Michael Joel produced a superb hat-trick, Ahize Daniel added three after coming off the bench, and Ibrahim Ndako scored once in a performance that showcased sheer attacking power and sharp teamwork.

Usman created the early momentum, linking with Joel before the woodwork denied Nigeria an immediate breakthrough. Moments later, a poor goal kick gifted Usman the opener, and the hosts never looked back.

Joel doubled the lead in the eleventh minute, then set up Bethel Emmanuel for Nigeria’s third before completing his brace with a composed finish. His hat-trick arrived in the twentieth minute, giving Nigeria a commanding 5–0 lead at half time.

The second half mirrored the first, with sustained pressure overwhelming Benin’s defence. Usman made it six, Ndako added another, and Daniel’s introduction injected fresh firepower.

He struck almost instantly, then combined beautifully with Ndako across the 42nd and 43rd minutes to seal his own hat-trick and Nigeria’s eleventh goal. The power performance electrified the crowd and set a bold tone for the week-long tournament.

Nigeria will now face Cameroon on Saturday as the competition intensifies across multiple venues in Abeokuta.

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More than 700 athletes have converged on Ogun State for the inaugural West Africa Zone A and B Para Games, marking a milestone moment for regional para-sport development.