Burkina Faso face Benin in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying before Argentina friendlies
Burkina Faso and Benin begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns on Friday, meeting at the Stade du 4 aout in Ouagadougou before...
Herve Koffi sends message of support to Adamo Nagalo ahead of Benin qualifier
Burkina Faso captain Herve Koffi has offered his support to team-mate Adamo Nagalo, who is going through a difficult period. Speaking at a news...
Burkina Faso - Benin predictions
Burkina Faso vs Benin prediction and preview for this AFCON match on 25/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and H2H...
Amir Abdou demands discipline as Burkina Faso begin Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying
Amir Abdou says Burkina Faso must show discipline, organisation and the quality expected of one of Africa's leading teams when they face Benin in...
Herve Koffi urges Burkina Faso newcomers to settle ahead of Benin qualifier
Two days before Burkina Faso host Benin at the Stade du 4-Aout, Etalons captain Herve Koffi has called on the team's established players to help...
Burkina Faso v Benin: Enama urges Guepards to attack in ‘very decisive' Cup of Nations opener
Roger Janvier Enama has called on Benin to abandon an overly defensive approach and target victory against Burkina Faso in their opening 2027...
Burkina Faso v Benin: Early-season test promises a closely contested encounter
Burkina Faso face Benin on 25 September at 19:00 GMT in a fixture that offers both sides an early opportunity to set the tone for the new season....
NPFL: Boboye assures Bendel Insurance will improve on away form
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye, has assured the club’s supporters that the team will improve as the season progresses. The...
Burkina Faso face Benin in key opening clash of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso host Benin on Friday in one of the standout fixtures of the opening round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The match...
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan eyes victory over Burkina Faso in AFCON 2027 qualifier opener
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan says the Cheetahs are determined to learn from their previous encounter with Burkina Faso as they prepare to open...
Junior Olaitan says Benin have ‘no pressure' before Burkina Faso qualifier
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan says the Guepards are under no particular pressure ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying opener...
Joseph Ede Oloko explains decision to represent Benin
Joseph Ede Oloko says his Beninese heritage made choosing to represent Benin a natural decision after receiving his first call-up to the senior...
Benin rely on Junior Olaitan as CAN 2027 qualifying campaign begins
Gernot Rohr is counting on Junior Olaitan to provide creativity and attacking threat in midfield as Benin prepare to begin their CAN 2027...
Burkina Faso and Benin name probable line-ups for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 opener
Burkina Faso and Benin begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns against each other on Friday, 25 September 2026, at the Stade du...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Burkina Faso face Benin in West African battle
Burkina Faso begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home against neighbours Benin on Friday, with both sides looking to make...
Burkina Faso complete preparations with full squad ahead of Benin qualifier
The Burkina Faso squad trained together for the first time on Tuesday 22 September 2026, with all of Amir Abdou's selected players now present at...
Gernot Rohr warns Benin of tough Burkina Faso test in CAN 2027 qualifiers
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr expects a difficult opening match against Burkina Faso in the CAN 2027 qualifiers on Friday, 25 September. Rohr has...
Lionel Messi to wear special Argentina shirt for international farewell
Lionel Messi will wear a specially designed Argentina shirt when he plays his final international match against Benin on 6 October. The 39-year-old...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance coach Boboye targets victory over Ikorodu City
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye, has urged his players to aim for the maximum points in the Matchday 5 encounter against Ikorodu...
Burkina Faso squad complete ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin
All of the players called up by Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou have now joined the national squad as the Etalons continue preparations for...
NPFL: Atune unfazed by Bendel Insurance’s defeat to Ranchers Bees
Bendel Insurance assistant coach, Jolomi Atune, has accepted in good faith his team’s loss to Ranchers Bees. The Benin Arsenals suffered a 2-1...
Lionel Messi unveils special Argentina kit for emotional farewell match against Benin as Inter Miami star prepares for international retirement
Lionel Messi will make his final international appearance for Argentina against Benin on October 6, closing out a legendary, record-breaking career...
AFCON 2027: Omar Abdulkadir Artan to Officiate Burkina Faso vs Benin qualifier
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate Burkina Faso’s 2027 Africa Cup...
Omar Abdulkadir Artan to referee Burkina Faso v Benin in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to take charge of Burkina Faso's meeting...
Stories in the spotlight during football’s longest ever international break
Tuchel tasked with getting England back on track (Picture: AFP)
No top-flight football for a month, you say? Struggling to get your head around...
Burkina Faso begin preparations for Benin AFCON qualifier
Burkina Faso have begun preparations for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin, with the Stallions holding their...
Lionel Messi to wear special Argentina shirt for final international appearance
Lionel Messi will wear a specially designed Argentina shirt when he makes his final international appearance against Benin on 6 October. The match...
Burkina Faso prepare for Benin clash in relaxed CAN 2027 camp
Burkina Faso are continuing their preparations for the opening match of their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign in a relaxed and positive atmosphere....
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in special Adidas shirt
Lionel Messi is expected to make his final appearance for Argentina against Benin on 6 October, with Adidas unveiling a specially designed shirt to...
Video: 'The last dance' holds a surprise: Messi bids farewell to Argentina in a different way
Lionel Messi is preparing to bring his international career with Argentina to a close, after 6 October was set as the date for the friendly against...
Euromatch NPFL: Atune Unruffled By Bendel Insurance’s Defeat To Ranchers Bees
Bendel Insurance assistant coach Jolomi Atune remains unfazed by his side’s 2-1 defeat to Ranchers Bees in the Nigeria Premier Football League,...
Messi shares emotional message ahead of Argentina farewell
Lionel Messi has shared an emotional message ahead of his reported final appearance for Argentina against Benin on October 6.
'One last match' - Lionel Messi shares emotional message as Argentina prepare for his final appearance
'One last match': Lionel Messi reveals a special Adidas jersey ahead of his emotional farewell game for Argentina against Benin in October....
Officially: ticket prices set for Messi's final match with Argentina
Lionel Messi is preparing to play his final minutes with the Argentina national team. After announcing his retirement from international football,...
Argentina set ticket prices for Lionel Messi's final international appearance
Lionel Messi's final match for Argentina will be played against Benin at the Monumental on 6 October, with tickets priced from 52 to 278 euros. The...
Jodel Dossou selection divides opinion ahead of Benin's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers
Jodel Dossou's inclusion in Benin's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers has sparked strong debate among supporters and football...
From unnoticed arrival to Beşiktaş darling: Junior Olaitan’s Istanbul rise
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan has quickly become one of the most popular players among Beşiktaş supporters after transforming his fortunes in...
Benin call up Latvia-based striker Joseph Ede Oloko after 26-goal season
Benin have handed a first international call-up to Nigeria-born striker Joseph Ede Oloko after his outstanding season in Latvia, with coach Gernot...
Ex-Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr ‘steals’ 26-goal Nigerian striker for Benin
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first call-up to the Benin national team after the striker's outstanding...
Benin defender Prince Agbanou joins US Ben Guerdane on free transfer
Benin centre-back Prince Agbanou has joined Tunisian Ligue 1 club US Ben Guerdane from Coton Sport FC on a free transfer. The 20-year-old has...
NPFL27: Insurance Seek First Away Win in Kano Against Ranchers Bees
By Timothy Nwobodo Bendel Insurance will be chasing their first away victory of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season when they...
Al Mokawloon Al Arab quartet called up for September internationals
Al Mokawloon Al Arab have confirmed that four of their players will join their national teams during the September international break. The...
Junior Olaitan makes instant European impact as Besiktas's latest Benin breakthrough
Junior Olaitan announced himself on the European stage with two assists in Besiktas's 4-1 victory over Olympique de Marseille, strengthening his...
Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou ready for Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell
Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou says he never expected to face Lionel Messi, who is set to play his final match for Argentina against the West...
Benin goalkeeper Allagbé opens up on facing Lionel Messi in historic Argentina clash
Benin goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbé has admitted that facing Argentina and potentially sharing the pitch with Lionel Messi will be one of the most...
EUROMATCH–NPFL 2026/27: Abdallah Urges Calm As Warri Wolves Endure Slow Start
Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdalla, has posited that the Seasiders have no reason to worry just yet following the team’s slow start to the...
Junior Olaïtan stars with two assists as Beşiktaş beat Marseille
Junior Olaïtan produced a decisive performance for Beşiktaş as the Turkish club opened their 2026-27 Europa League league-phase campaign with a 4-1...
Burkina Faso name 25-player squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou has announced his 25-player squad for the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Poland U20 vs Colombia U20: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup game on September 17, 2026
Poland U20 face Colombia U20 at Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Round of 16. With a quarterfinal spot at stake,...
Africa: Mauritania Turn to Experienced Core for Central African Republic and Benin Afcon Qualifying Tests
[CAF] Mauritania have named a 27-man squad for their opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Central African...
Olivier Verdon joins Maccabi Netanya from Ludogorets on free transfer
Benin and France defender Olivier Verdon has joined Israeli club Maccabi Netanya from Bulgarian champions Ludogorets on a free transfer. The...
Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell set for Benin friendly in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi is expected to make his final appearance for Argentina against Benin in October, after the world champions confirmed two home...
Mauritania name 27-man squad for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers
Mauritania have announced a 27-player squad for their opening two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches in Group F. The Mourabitounes begin...
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on 6 October, which is expected to mark his final appearance for...
Benin to face Messi in Argentina icon’s final international appearance
Lionel Messi will make his final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires on 6 October, with the country’s football association...
Kruger United goalkeeper set for Messi farewell in Argentina
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina against Benin on 6 October, with Kruger United goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou expected...
Messi Named In Argentina Squad For Final Farewell Appearance
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially confirmed that Lionel Messi will pull on the Albiceleste shirt one final time. Following...
Messi to get Argentina farewell match against Benin
After confirming his international retirement, Lionel Messi will get a proper send-off on home soil against Benin.
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Lionel Messi to play ‘last dance’ game with Argentina
Lionel Messi has been known to change his mind from time to time, and he is at it once again. Despite announcing his retirement from international...
Argentina name Lionel Messi in squad for October farewell against Benin
Argentina have officially called up Lionel Messi for their friendly against Benin on 6 October at the Monumental, giving the captain the chance to...
Lionel Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance in friendly
Argentina will host Benin in October in Buenos AiresAFA president invites Messi to enjoy ‘deserved farewell'Lionel Messi has been called up by...
Retired Messi named to Argentina squad for Oct. 6 farewell game
Despite announcing his international retirement, Lionel Messi was included Tuesday in Argentina's squad for a farewell friendly against Benin on...
Officially: Argentina call up Messi for a farewell night
The Argentine Football Association has announced the call-up of legend Lionel Messi for the friendly match against Benin, scheduled for the sixth...
The last tango! Lionel Messi makes sensational return to Argentina squad for emotional farewell match
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for upcoming friendlies and will make his final international appearance against Benin on October 6.
Steve Traore leaves Montana as Benin-France winger becomes without a club
Benin-France winger Steve Traore has left Bulgarian side Montana and is now without a club, ending his latest spell in the Vtora Liga after less...
Argentina schedule three friendlies following Lionel Messi's international retirement
Argentina will play three international friendlies against Benin, Burkina Faso and Bolivia during the September and October international window....
Argentina to host Burkina Faso and Benin in three-match friendly series
Argentina will play three home friendlies, including meetings with Burkina Faso and Benin at the Monumental. The series begins against Bolivia in...
Benin to face world champions Argentina in Buenos Aires friendly
Benin will face world champions Argentina in an international friendly on October 6 as the Squirrels prepare for a major test against one of the...
Benin set for historic international friendly match against Argentina
Benin are set to travel to Buenos Aires for a historic international friendly against Argentina following the first two matchdays of the 2027...
Euromatch–NPFL: Obasogie Delighted With Winning Return For Bendel Insurance Against Kun Khalifat
Returnee Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie, has expressed his delight at relaunching his domestic career on a winning note following the...
Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing A Game Not The End Of The Season’ –Kun Khalifat Captain Ameh
Kun Khalifat FC captain Joseph Ameh has maintained an upbeat and resilient stance following his side’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) loss...
Benin to face Argentina in Buenos Aires international friendly
Benin will face world champions Argentina in an international friendly on 6 October as the Squirrels prepare for another high-profile test on the...
Olivier Verdon: Maccabi Netanya linked with experienced defender
Benin-France defender Olivier Verdon, who is without a club, is being linked with a move to Israeli side Maccabi Netanya in the Ligat ha’Al....
NPFL: Uzoho vows Kun Khalifat will recover from slow start
Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho, has promised to work on the lapses noticed in his team’s defeat against Bendel Insurance. The...
EuroMatch NPFL: “Losing a Game Is Not the End of the Season” — Joseph Ameh rallies Kun Khalifat after Bendel setback
Kun Khalifat FC captain Joseph Ameh has refused to allow one difficult afternoon in Benin to become a crisis, urging his teammates to transform...
Black Maidens are in Côte dâIvoire for business - Joe Nana Adarkwa
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says Ghana are in Côte d’Ivoire to compete seriously and challenge the best teams at the...
Seidatu Wahab: Black Maidens determined to retain WAFU B U17 title
Black Maidens captain Seidatu Wahab says Ghana are determined to retain the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup title in Côte d’Ivoire.Ghana begin...
Joe Nana Adarkwa finalises Black Maidens lineup ahead of Burkina Faso clash
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has used Ghana’s final training session to fine-tune his team ahead of their opening WAFU B...
Ghanaâs Black Maidens complete preparations for Burkina Faso opener
Ghana’s Black Maidens have finished their final training session before Tuesday’s WAFU B U17 Girls Cup match against...
Olivier Verdon joins Maccabi Netanya after Servette move falls through
Olivier Verdon has joined Maccabi Netanya FC, ending speculation that the Benin international would move to Switzerland with Servette FC. The...
Benin to host Mauritania in Ivory Coast for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Benin will play their next international match in Ivory Coast because they do not yet have a stadium approved by the Confederation of African...
‘He is doing outstanding work for our continent’ – Benin backs Infantino
The Benin Football Federation has declared its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain president of world football’s governing body. The...
Benin defender Olivier Verdon joins Maccabi Netanya after Ludogorets exit
Benin international defender Olivier Verdon has completed a move to Israeli top-flight side Maccabi Netanya after ending his six-year spell with...
Nigeria in, Ghana out: How African teams performed at 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria will carry Africa’s hopes into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the Falconets survived a difficult start...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup adopts round-robin format after Benin exit
The WAFU B U17 Girls Cup has been reorganised as a league competition after Benin withdrew from the tournament.The Black Maidens will now play...
Benin backs Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president
The executive committee of the Federation Beninoise de Football (FBF) has formally endorsed Gianni Infantino's bid to remain president of FIFA. FBF...
EuroMatch NPFL: “I’m Going Back Home To Put Everything Right” — Uzoho Refuses To Panic After Six-Goal Bendel Battle
Kun Khalifat FC head coach Obinna Uzoho is refusing to allow one difficult afternoon in Benin to define his team’s 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria...
Two Survive, Two Fall: Rangers, El-Kanemi Keep Nigeria Alive as Rivers United, Shooting Stars Crash Out of CAF Competitions
Nigeria recorded mixed fortunes in CAF inter-club competitions at the weekend as Rangers International and El-Kanemi Warriors advanced to the next...
NPFL: Obasogie rallies Insurance teammates ahead Kun Khalifat clash
Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie, has urged his teammates to go for the maximum points in the week three encounter against Kun Khalifat....
Enugu Rangers Beat AS Sobemap On Penalties To Reach CAF Champions League Second Round
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International have reached the second round of the CAF Champions League after defeating...