Nigeria’s amputee football warriors kicked off the inaugural West African Para Games in Abeokuta with a jaw-dropping 11-0 demolition of Benin Republic at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena main bowl blasting five goals in the first half and six more after halftime. From kickoff, the Super Eagles owned possession, leaving Benin chasing shadows in this historic event running Nov 28-Dec 4, drawing para-athletes across Zones A & B.
Fans erupted in cheers, electrifying the stadium as the team showcased sheer dominance and motivation. Coach Gbenga Dosunmu beamed post-match, crediting the boys’ seriousness and eyeing a repeat win over Cameroon next, after beating them in Angola while hailing the games as a massive boost for para-football in West Africa.
This thrashing spotlights Nigeria’s para-sports rise under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative, turning Abeokuta into a unity hub for resilience and excellence.
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