Benin Republic’s goalkeeper, Saturnin Alagbe, made a superb save in denying Samuel Chukwueze two minutes before the half-hour mark.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had to be alert to stop Steve Mounie’s free-kick five minutes before the break.
With time running out in the first half, Lookman produced a moment of magic to give Nigeria the lead.
The 26-year-old dribbled past three defenders before firing the ball into the net. The first chance of the second half fell to Nigeria but Lookman wasted it.
Benin Republic grew into the game, with Mounie testing Nwabali from inside the box.
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