Benin Football News

Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye were both back in AFCON action as Senegal edged closer to qualification for the Round of 16 with a 1-1 draw...

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said Benin historic first-ever AFCON win over Botswana has boosted their chances of reaching the knockout...

Benin finally brought an end to their long, painful wait for an Africa Cup of Nations victory after edging Botswana 1–0 in a tense Group D...

Benin boosted their hopes of advancing beyond the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stages with a 1-0 victory over Botswana in Rabat, ending a...

Benin secured their first-ever victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating Botswana 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. Both sides...

Benin Republic defeated Botswana 1-0 to record their first win at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,reports Completesports.com. The Cheetahs scored...

Yohan Roche scores only goal in first halfBotswana out after second group lossBenin kept their hopes of staying in the Africa Cup of Nations alive...

Benin snapped its 15-match winless streak at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, beating Botswana 1-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat...

Göztepe and Benin Republic forward Junior Ishola Olaitan has revealed his anger at the Super Eagles after his side failed to qualify for the 2026...

Both nations won their openers—Senegal demolished Botswana 3-0, DR Congo edged Benin 1-0. Now they meet to seize control of Group D.

After opening losses to DR Congo and Senegal, both nations know defeat means near-certain elimination. One chance remains.

Saturday, December 27 Group C 8:30 — Uganda vs Tanzania11:00 — Nigeria vs Tunisia Group D 3:30 — Benin vs Botswana6:00 — Senegal vs DR Congo...

Fixtures | Saturday, December 27, 2025 Group C 8:30 — Uganda vs Tanzania11:00 — Nigeria vs Tunisia Group D 3:30 — Benin vs Botswana6:00 — Senegal...

Where to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match online between Benin and Botswana, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

By Conor Hogan West Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf are set to face off tomorrow as DR Congo take on Senegal at the Africa Cup of...

Two teams looking to revive their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns after opening defeats meet at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Saturday, as Benin...

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Benin and Botswana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has hit out angrily at Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to the...

Former Super Eagles’ midfielder, Edema Fuludu has come out with a startling verdict that he does not see Nigeria’s current squad making it to the...

Benin were left frustrated by their 1-0 defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday after a late handball in the penalty area could not...

FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. Blackburn Rovers - Fri, Dec 26 2025, 15:00Our match against Blackburn on Boxing Day has been selected for international...

The Democratic Republic of Congo began their Africa Cup of Nations finals campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Benin in Group D’s opening...

Group D Results•DR Congo 1-0 Benin•Senegal 3-0 Botswana Table DR Congo got their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a perfect start after a...

Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson notched a two-goal man-of-the-match performance for Senegal in its Africa Cup of Nations opener on Thursday,...

Group C: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania; Tunisia 3-1 Uganda Group D: Senegal 3-0 Botswana; DR Congo 1-0 BeninAdemola Lookman scored a superb second-half...

The Teranga Lions of Senegal made a strong start to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana in their...

Théo Bongonda's 16th-minute strike secured a 1-0 victory for DR Congo over Benin in their AFCON 2025 Group D opener at Al Barid Stadium in Rabat.

FC Lorient of France attacker, Tosin Aiyegun is thinking big at the Africa Cup of Nations, ahead of which he reeled out words of praise for his...

Benin striker Tosin Aiyegun is hopeful of a deep run in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off this Sunday in Morocco.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday in Rabat, and as the countdown reaches its final hours, attention is increasingly turning from...

Coaches of the 24 finalists at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday: Algeria: Vladimir Petkovic (BIH) Angola:...

Group D squads for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from Sunday: Benin Goalkeepers: Saturnin Allagbe (Chauray/FRA), Marcel Dandjinou (Kruger...

The NPFL will have a player at this year’s AFCON in Morocco and he is not with the Super Eagles. Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa will be the...

Frank Onyeka says mental strength has become central to his approach as he navigates limited club opportunities and renewed ambition with the Super...

Three Nigerians are set to play for other countries when the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, starts in Morocco this weekend. They are midfielder...

Nigeria Premier Football League champions Remo Stars have released Benin Republic goalkeeper Adebiyi Obassa to take part in the 2025 Africa Cup of...

For Adebiyi Obassa, the call-up is a natural progression rather than a surprise. The experienced shot-stopper has quietly grown into one of the...

Houston Dash FC of USA right-full-back, Michelle Alozie’s ability to get a degree in medicine is the major source of inspiration propelling a...

Bendel Insurance and Rangers played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 17 encounter in Benin City on Saturday....

It ended all square at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, as Bendel Insurance and Rangers International played out a dramatic 1–1 draw in an...

Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten streak to five games after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin...

Rangers International scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 17 game...

All is set for the draw for the 2025 African Schools Championship zonal qualifiers today, Friday, November 21.The much-anticipated draw is...

The president of the Benin football federation (FBF) has called for the immediate resignation of former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. This...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the presenters for the 2025 CAF Awards, scheduled for Wednesday, 19 November at the...

Bendel Insurance staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Kano Pillars 3-2 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday, moving off the foot...

Experienced defender Semi Ajayi could well regain his Starting XI spot for tomorrow’s final 2026 World Cup Playoffs tie against DR Congo after...

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has appealed to Nigerians to remain calm and avoid getting carried away by the growing debate over the...

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has urged the national team to maintain the same tactical discipline and intensity that delivered...

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his starting line-up for his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against the Panthers of Gabon....

Former FIFA referee Ferdinand Udoh has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding the appointment of a South African centre referee and a...

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has expressed disappointment over the off-field turmoil overshadowing Nigeria’s decisive 2026 World Cup...

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has made just one change to the starting lineup for today’s world cup playoff game...

Former Venezuela international Alejandro Moreno says Victor Osimhen will be key to turning disorder into results when the Super Eagles take on...

There was a time Nigerians completely wrote off the national team’s chances of playing at the 2026 World Cup. The qualifying campaign was...

Ghanaian-born midfielder Ibrahim Salifu has revealed that his decision to choose Benin over the country of his birth is to honour his late...

Former Venezuela international Alejandro Moreno has highlighted Victor Osimhen as the player Nigeria will rely on to deliver big goals in their...

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says he is “satisfied” with his team’s performance despite...

Ghana midfielder Sarah Nyarko has been crowned the Overall Best Player of the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup in Benin.The talented Dreamz Ladies player...

Ibrahim Salifu, a former Ghana Premier League star, has joined the Benin national team for the first time following his nationality switch. The...

Nigeria's U20 women's team, the Falconets, rounded off their impressive campaign at the 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup with a 1–0 victory over hosts...

Fulham star Alex Iwobi says Nigeria’s bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been “resurrected from the dead”...

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says the 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup provided valuable preparation for Ghana’s...

Black Princesses coach Charles Sampson has expressed disappointment with the manner in which his team conceded goals in their 3-0 defeat to Nigeria...

Black Princesses coach Charles Sampson has taken encouragement from his team’s performance despite Ghana’s 3-0 loss to...

Black Princesses went down 3-0 to Nigeria’s Falconets in their final group match of the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, finishing second in the...

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has revealed what the Nigerian players must avoid to ensure victory against Gabon in the World...

The stage is set for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final knock-out playoff with Gabon on Thursday evening. The playoff will take place at the...

Former youth international goalkeeper, Bassey Akpan has added his voice to permutations ahead of Thursday’s match against Gabon at the FIFA 2026...

Head coach of Ghana’s Black Princesses, Charles Sampson, is upbeat ahead of his team’s clash against Nigeria’s...

FIFA’s appointment of South African match officials for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff against Gabon has drawn criticism from...

The head coach of Ghana’s Black Princesses, Charles Sampson, has stressed the importance of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, noting...

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson was full of praise for his players on Monday after the team defeated Benin in their second meeting at...

Ghana’s female U-15 side continued their fine form at the ongoing WAFU B Girls Cup with another 2-0 victory over hosts Benin in the...

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has downplayed concerns surrounding the appointment of a South African referee and a Beninois match...

The National U-15 Boys’ team will assemble at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Monday, November 10, to begin...

The Falconets of Nigeria remain on course for U20 WAFU Cup glory in Benin Republic after they recorded their second win of the competition. They...

The 47-year-old arrived in South Africa in March 2025 and quickly made an impression during a brief three-month spell at Marumo Gallants. His move...

Nigeria’s Falconets overcame hosts Benin Republic 3-0 on Sunday morning to claim their second win at the ongoing 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup,...

As the Super Eagles prepare for a mission of redemption, legendary striker Victor Ikpeba has called for stability, advising coach Éric Chelle to...

Ghana’s Black Princesses slipped to their first defeat at the WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Championship, falling 3-1 to Nigeria on...

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named a blockbuster 24-man squad for the 2026 World Cup playoffs to be held in Morocco next week. The Super Eagles...

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has invited Semi Ajayi for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, despite the player being suspended for the...

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, began their WAFU B U20 Girls Cup campaign in style with a commanding 3-1 victory over defending...

Former international Victor Ikpeba has advised Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to keep faith with the team that thrashed the Cheetahs of Benin...

Coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke and Chidozie Awaziem, while suspended Semi Ajayi is also...

One-time African Player of the Year Victor Ikpeba has warned coach Eric Chelle to keep faith with the team who trounced Benin 4-0 in Uyo to qualify...