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...
Poland ease past Benin as Grzywinska stars with hat-trick
Poland defeated Benin Republic 4-1 in their final group game at the ongoing FIFA Women's U20 World Cup.
Germaine Honfo reflects on Benin's Women's U20 World Cup exit
Benin U20 international Germaine Honfo says she is pleased to have gained valuable experience at the Women's U20 World Cup, despite her side's...
Poland end Benin's Under-20 Women's World Cup run despite another Romaine Gandonou goal
Benin's Under-20 Women's World Cup campaign ended with a 4-1 defeat by Poland, despite Romaine Gandonou scoring for the third time in the...
Poland lead Benin 2-0 at half-time in Women's U20 World Cup
Poland hold a 2-0 lead over Benin at half-time in the third and final round of Women's U20 World Cup group matches at the Municipal Stadium in...
CAF Champions League: Rangers survive Sobemap scare, advance to next round
Enugu Rangers have secured qualification to the next round of the CAF Champions League after overcoming Benin Republic champions AS Sobemap 5-4 on...
Womens U20 World Cup: Benin and Poland confirm starting line-ups
Benin will face hosts Poland in the third and final matchday of the Women’s U20 World Cup group stage on Friday, 11 September 2026, with kick-off...
Sobemap FC and Rangers International FC name line-ups for CAF Champions League decider
Sobemap FC host Rangers International FC in Lome on Friday, with both sides needing a victory to progress from the first preliminary round of the...
Poland v Benin: How to watch Women's U20 World Cup match live
Poland face Benin on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the final round of Group A at the Women's U20 World Cup. The match will begin at 16:00 GMT at...
NPFL clubs in the CAF Competitions
NPFL clubs face different situations as they play their 2nd-leg preliminary rounds in the various CAF club competitions. Champions, Rangers...
Poland v Benin: Amazones need a major upset to reach Women's U20 World Cup last 16
Benin face a difficult final Group A test against hosts Poland on Friday as they attempt to keep their Women's U20 World Cup campaign alive. The...
Euromatch NPFL: Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie Named Bendel Insurance Captain
Bendel Insurance have appointed Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie as the club’s new captain, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old...
Ghana U-17s begin 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Togo on 10 October
Ghana’s Black Starlets will begin their bid to qualify for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations against neighbours Togo in the opening...
Women's U20 World Cup: Argentina thrash Benin as Brazil qualify
Argentina ended Benin's hopes of building on their opening-day draw with Mexico by claiming an emphatic 8-0 victory in the Women's U20 World Cup in...
Wydad sign 19-year-old Beninese forward Junior Pamilerin Olugbade
19-year-old Beninese forward Junior Pamilerin Olugbade has signed a four-year contract with Moroccan giants Wydad AC. Wydad have reportedly secured...
Gov. Okpebholo rewards WAFU-B Champions Edo Queens with N50m
The governor received the continental hopefuls at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City, where he showered encomiums on the...
CAF Champions League: SOBEMAP coach unhappy with venue of Rangers clash
SOBEMAP FC head coach Mathias Déguénon has admitted that playing their CAF Champions League return leg against Rangers on neutral ground will be a...
Argentina hit Benin for eight to revive U-20 World Cup bid
Argentina bounced back from their opening defeat by hosts Poland to thrash Benin Republic 8-0 to revive their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign.
Argentina thrash Benin 8-0 in ruthless U-20 Women's World Cup display
Argentina produced a devastating attacking performance to beat Benin 8-0 in the second group-stage match of the U-20 Women's World Cup, leaving the...
Benin face uphill battle after Argentina's first-half onslaught at U20 World Cup
Benin endured a nightmare first half against Argentina in their second Group A match at the Coupe du Monde Feminine U20, going into the interval...
Benin name starting XI for decisive Argentina clash at Women's U20 World Cup
Benin have confirmed their starting line-up for the decisive second round of Group A fixtures at the Women's U20 World Cup, with the Amazones U20...
Benin target historic U20 World Cup progress against Argentina
Benin U20 Amazons will look to move closer to a place in the last 16 of the Women’s U20 World Cup when they face Argentina in Group A on Tuesday....
Benin U20 face Argentina in crucial Women's World Cup Group A clash
The Benin U20 women's team return to action on Tuesday with a decisive Group A fixture against Argentina, knowing a positive result could...
Romaine Gandonou leads Benin's charge against Argentina at U-20 Women's World Cup
Benin forward Romaine Gandonou will be the central figure when the Amazones face Argentina in their second Group A match at the FIFA U-20 Women's...
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Benin and Argentina face crucial Group A test
The second round of group-stage fixtures at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 begins on Tuesday, 8 September, with four matches that...
Zeidane Inoussa linked with NK Osijek move from Swansea
Swedish-Beninese winger Zeidane Inoussa is the subject of a transfer rumour linking him with a move from Swansea to Croatian club NK Osijek. The...
Wydad agree five-year deal for Benin striker Junior Ologbade
Wydad have agreed a five-year contract with young Benin striker Junior Ologbade after he impressed during a trial with the Moroccan club's first...
Romaine Gandonou's two-goal breakthrough puts Benin teenager in global spotlight
Romaine Yenido Gandonou became the first Beninese player to score twice in a Women's U20 World Cup match when her goals secured a historic 2-2 draw...
CAF Champions League: Sobemap Coach Tinkeu Refuses to Celebrate Rangers Draw, Warns Tie Is Still Open
Head coach of Benin champions SOBEMAP FC, Dr Narcisse Tinkeu, has played down the significance of his side’s 1–1 draw against Nigeria’s Enugu...
NPFL: Ali laments Bendel Insurance’s ‘unlucky’ loss to Nasarawa United
Bendel Insurance head coach, Jolomi Ali, has said his team deserved more from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two encounter...
From Africa: Wydad seal a surprise deal in the summer transfer window
Wydad Athletic Club have settled their position on the young Beninese striker Junior Olagbadi, following the trial period he spent with the first...
Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Unlucky in Defeat to Nasarawa United — Ali
Bendel Insurance head coach Jolomi Ali believes his side were unlucky to suffer a 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United in their Nigeria Premier Football...
Sobemap Hold Rangers As Nigerian Champions Falter In CAF Champions League Opener
Nigerian champions Rangers International were held to a 1-1 draw by Benin Republic side AS Sobemap FC in the first leg of their CAF Champions...
Benin Republic club AS Sobemap cage NPFL champions Rangers in CAF Champions League clash
Rangers have been handed a difficult task in the CAF Champions League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Benin Republic side AS Sobemap [...]
Junior Olaitan drives Besiktas to victory in Fenerbahce derby
Junior Olaitan delivered an influential midfield performance as Besiktas won 2-1 away at Fenerbahce on Saturday in the fourth round of the Super...
Women's U20 World Cup: Benin begin with Mexico draw as Brazil impress
The Women's U20 World Cup opened in Poland on Saturday with a high-scoring first round of matches, as the African teams produced contrasting...
Romaine Gandonou inspires Benin comeback as Mexico held at U20 Womens World Cup
Benin recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Mexico in a historic opening match at the U20 Women’s World Cup, with Romaine Gandonou scoring...
Alice Soto strike gives Mexico control against Benin at U20 Women's World Cup
Mexico established a deserved 1-0 half-time lead over Benin in the opening round of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup on Saturday, 5 September 2026,...
USFA end UFOA-B women's campaign with four-goal win and bronze
USFA claimed third place in the UFOA-B women's qualifying tournament with a convincing 4-1 victory over Benin's Dynamique FC at the Stade du 4-Aout...
Benin reveal starting XI for Mexico clash at 2026 Women's U20 World Cup
Benin have announced the starting line-up for their opening match against Mexico at the 2026 Women's U20 World Cup in Poland. The Amazones will...
Benin and Mexico set for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Group A meeting
Benin's Under-20 women's team will begin their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign against Mexico on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with supporters...
Olivier Verdon leaves Ludogorets after five Bulgarian titles
Benin and France centre-back Olivier Verdon has joined Without Club after leaving Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad. The 30-year-old...
Mexico and Benin set for Women's U20 World Cup Group A opener
Benin's women's Under-20 team will make their debut at the Women's U20 World Cup when they face Mexico in their Group A opening match on Saturday,...
Africa's football progress will shape future support for Infantino, says Benin FA chief
African football's development, rather than disputes over Fifa governance, will be the main factor in determining future support for president...
African football progress will shape future support for Infantino, says Benin chief
African football's development, rather than the recent governance dispute surrounding Fifa president Gianni Infantino, will determine how the...
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026: Benin face Mexico as Tanzania meet Brazil
The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 begins in Poland on Saturday, with Benin and Tanzania both preparing for historic first appearances in the...
CAFCL: Gabonese referee takes charge of FC San Pedro vs Rivers United
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni for the CAF Champions League first preliminary...
CAF Women's CLQ: Ampem Darkoa coach Charles Anokye promises different mentality in Edo Queens final
Head coach Charles Anokye insists Ampem Darkoa Ladies will approach their WAFU B CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers final against Edo Queens...
âWe see it as a different gameâ â Ampem Darkoa coach Charles Anokye ahead of Edo Queens final
Charles Anokye insists Ampem Darkoa Ladies will approach their WAFU B Women’s Champions League final against Edo Queens with a...
“Our Ambition Is The Group Stage” — Rangers GM Ezeaku Sets Continental Target
Enugu Rangers General Manager Amobi Ezeaku has declared that the club’s ultimate ambition is to reach the group stage of the CAF Champions League...
Gianni Infantino welcomes new Benin FA president Marcellin Bocovè to FIFA headquarters
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed newly elected Benin Football Federation (FBF) president Marcellin Bocovè to the Home of FIFA in...
U-17 AFCON Qualifiers: WAFU B director Philippe Tchere  hails transparent draw ahead of Ouagadougou tournament
Ghana have been drawn alongside hosts Burkina Faso in the 2027 WAFU Zone B U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament, setting up one of the...
WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League qualifiers: Ampem Darkoa and Edo Queens final can showcase women's football growth - Executive Director Phillippe Tchere
WAFU Zone B Executive Director Phillippe Tchere says he is looking forward to the final of the Women's Champions League qualifying tournament in...
Colin Dagba: French-Beninese defender joins Carrarese in Serie B
French-Beninese right-back Colin Dagba has joined Italian club Carrarese from the position of a free agent, signing a contract that runs until 30...
Colin Dagba joins Carrarese as former PSG defender moves to Serie B
French-Beninese defender Colin Dagba has joined Italian club Carrarese after spending two months without a club. The 27-year-old right-back has...
WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets paired with Côte d’Ivoire, Niger
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic in Group B of the WAFU B U-17 Championship. Hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin...
Colin Dagba linked with Carrarese move after leaving Beerschot
France and Benin defender Colin Dagba, currently without a club, has been linked with a move to Italian Serie B side Carrarese. The 27-year-old...
Colin Dagba transfer news: French defender linked with Serie B move to Carrarese
French-Beninese right-back Colin Dagba, currently without a club, is the subject of a reported move to Italian Serie B side Carrarese. Dagba, 27,...
Burkina Faso drawn with Cote d’Ivoire and Benin in Women’s U17 UFOA-B qualifiers
Burkina Faso have been placed in Group A alongside hosts Cote d’Ivoire and Benin for the Women’s U17 UFOA-B qualifying competition. The draw was...
Women's U17 race: Burkina Faso set for Group A test at UFOA-B tournament
Burkina Faso will face Cote d'Ivoire and Benin in Group A of the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the Women's U17 Africa Cup of Nations, after the...
Golden Eaglets drawn with Cote d’Ivoire and Niger at 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Cote d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship, with the top two sides guaranteed...
Ghana handed demanding Group A draw for 2027 U-17 AFCON qualifying campaign
Ghana’s Black Starlets will face hosts Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo in Group A of the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Burkina Faso drawn with Ghana in 2026 WAFU Zone B Under-17 qualifiers
Burkina Faso have been placed in Group A alongside Benin, Ghana and Togo for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations Under-17 qualifying tournament in the...
Burkina Faso face Benin, Ghana and Togo in 2026 CAN U17 qualifying group
Burkina Faso have been placed in Group A alongside Benin, Ghana and Togo for the CAN U17 qualifiers in the UFOA-B zone, following the draw held in...
Ghana drawn with Burkina Faso and Benin in WAFU B U-17 Afcon qualifiers
Ghana's Black Starlets have been handed a difficult group alongside Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo in the Wafu Zone B qualifiers for the 2026 CAF...
Ghana drawn with Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo in WAFU B U-17 qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Starlets have been drawn in Group A alongside Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo for the WAFU B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The...
Valencia B linked with German-Beninese defender Yannis Ahouannou
Yannis Ahouannou, the German-Beninese centre-back at Eintracht Frankfurt U19, has been linked with a move to Valencia B in Spain's Segunda...
Yannis Ahouannou linked with Valencia B move from Eintracht Frankfurt U19
Germany and Benin dual national Yannis Ahouannou is being linked with a move from Eintracht Frankfurt U19 to Valencia B in Spain’s Segunda...
Ampem Darkoa Ladies to face Edo Queens for WAFU B's CAF Champions League spot
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies will face Nigeria's Edo Queens in the final of the WAFU B qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League.The two sides...
Ampem Darkoa Ladies storm into WAFU Zone B final after emphatic semi-final win
Ampem Darkoa Ladies reached the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B Women's Champions League qualifiers with a commanding 4-1 victory over Benin's FC...
GFA boss Kurt Okraku backs Ampem Darkoa ahead of WAFU B semi-final
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has thrown his support behind Ampem Darkoa Ladies ahead of their WAFU B...
Ampem Darkoa Ladies target WAFU B final after perfect group-stage run
Ampem Darkoa Ladies will face FC Dynamique in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday, 2...
Rangers boss Ilechukwu confident of Champions League response after opening-day draw
Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has backed his players to respond quickly to their disappointing start to the NPFL title defence...
NPFL: Abdallah blames poor defending for Warri Wolves defeat to Insurance
Warri Wolves technical adviser Hassan Abdallah has blamed his team’s poor defending for the defeat to Bendel Insurance. The Seasiders suffered a...
Obasogie set to return for Bendel Insurance after transfer paperwork delay
Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie will resume action for Bendel Insurance once his international transfer documentation is completed, assistant...
Amiro Amadou joins Babelsberg 03 from BFC Dynamo on free transfer
Benin-German defender Amiro Amadou has joined Babelsberg 03 from BFC Dynamo on a free transfer, completing a move between two clubs in Germany’s...
Babelsberg 03 strengthen defence with Benin-German centre-back Amiro Amadou
Benin-German defender Amiro Amadou has joined Babelsberg 03 from BFC Dynamo on a free transfer, giving the Regionalliga Northeast club a new option...
Warri Wolves boss Abdallah blames defensive lapses for Bendel Insurance defeat
Warri Wolves head coach Hassan Abdallah has attributed his side’s 2-1 defeat by Bendel Insurance to mistakes in central defence and an inability to...
Euromatch NPFL: Abdallah Explains Warri Wolves’ Defeat To Bendel Insurance, Defends Youthful Line-Up
Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, has explained why the Seasiders fell 2-1 to Bendel Insurance in Sunday’s 2026/27 Euromatch NPFL Matchday...
Benin name 21-player squad for historic Women’s U20 World Cup debut
Benin have announced the 21 players who will represent the country at their first Women’s U20 World Cup, with Romaine Gandonou included in...