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Results, analysis, interviews, and major sports events in Benin and around the world. This section covers all the latest sports news, from local fields to international arenas.
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La Liga: Vinicius Jr savors Real Madrid’s victory over Barça
After a commanding Clasico performance, Vinicius Jr praised Real Madrid’s win over Barça while thanking the fans for their support at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid won the Clasico this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, coming out on top 2-1… -
AFCON 2025 : Nigeria to face Egypt in a friendly
With less than a month to go before the kick-off of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fine-tuning their preparations. According to the media outlet Daily Post, the Nigerian side will face Egypt in a high-profile… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): the Amazons on a “remontada” mission in Nigeria
The Benin women’s national team arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, determined to take on a huge challenge: overturn the Super Falcons in the second-leg tie of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, to be held in Morocco. They… -
Clasico: De Jong slams Carvajal after end-of-match brawl
The Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona (2-1), on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, did not only provide spectacle on the pitch. After the final whistle, a heated altercation broke out between players from both sides, with Lamine Yamal… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP and Buffles lead, ASVO still in a slump, matchday 5 roundup
The fifth matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 ended this Sunday, October 26, marked by several draws and the confirmation of the leading duo SOBEMAP – Buffles, who continue to set the pace at the top of the table. SOBEMAP… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Super Falcons ready to take on Benin
On the eve of the first leg of the qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie appeared confident. The Super Falcons want to make a strong statement against Benin’s Amazons this Friday in Lomé.… -
Champions League: the standings after matchday 3
Paris Saint-Germain took sole command of the Champions League standings after a spectacular 7-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes. The reigning European champions thus continue their perfect start to the season, claiming a… -
Mondial U17 2025: l’Ouganda s’offre la France et file en seizièmes de finale
L’Ouganda a décroché son billet pour les seizièmes de finale de la Coupe du monde U17 2025 après sa victoire face à la France (1-0) ce mardi. L’Ouganda disputera également le second tour de la Coupe du monde U17 2025… -
UFOA B U20 Cup 2025 (W): Benin loses again to Ghana
Benin suffered a third consecutive defeat after their 0-2 loss to Ghana on Monday, in the group stage of the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup 2025. Benin’s U20 Amazons are still not finding their footing in this second edition of… -
Benin – Ligue 1 (Matchday 7): SOBEMAP solid leader, Loto-Popo and ASPAC in the mix
The 7th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, played over the weekend of 8 and 9 November 2025, once again lived up to expectations, with closely contested fixtures and a top of the table that remains tightly packed. SOBEMAP FC, the… -
AFCON 2025: blow for the Cheetahs, Cédric Hountondji ruled out
Touched during the league at the end of October and operated on in early November, Cédric Hountondji will miss AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Another blow for the Beninese defender, already absent from the 2019 edition, and a significant loss for… -
FIFA international break November 2025: Gernot Rohr unveils an expanded squad with new faces
Ahead of the November international break, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has called up an extended squad of 30 players. A list made up of the usual veterans and promising new faces. Benin is entering the final phase of its preparations… -
Bruges 3-3 Barça: Hansi Flick sticks to his style despite criticism
Despite another spectacular draw in Bruges (3-3), Hansi Flick refuses to renounce his attacking football and defends a philosophy he considers essential to Barça’s identity. Barça coach Hansi Flick insisted on defending his offensive approach after the spectacular 3-3 draw… -
“A man capable of changing the world,” Cristiano Ronaldo hails Donald Trump.
Cristiano Ronaldo praised Donald Trump’s leadership, applauding his ability to “change the world” during a televised interview. Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo had nothing but praise for U.S. president Donald Trump, whom he described as a man “capable of changing the… -
PL: Cristiano Ronaldo sees Manchester United out of the title race
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Arsenal has what it takes to win the Premier League title, while judging Manchester United already out of the running. The Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, gave his view on the battle for the Premier League title,… -
AFCON 2025: CAF unveils the tournament’s official schedule
The CAF unveiled the full schedule for CAN 2025 this Tuesday. The African tournament will take place in Morocco, from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. We now know the official schedule for CAN 2025. The tournament’s full program… -
2026 World Cup playoffs: Gernot Rohr predicts the winner of the Nigeria – Gabon clash
Gernot Rohr firmly believes in Nigeria’s chances, which he sees dominating Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs thanks to the quality and cohesion of its squad. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, gave his prediction ahead of the Africa zone playoffs… -
Tuttosport: Désiré Doué wins the 2025 Golden Boy
PSG’s young attacking midfielder, Désiré Doué, has been named Golden Boy 2025 by Tuttosport. A fitting recognition for someone who is already establishing himself as one of the leading faces of European football. The verdict came in Turin: Désiré Doué… -
Champions League: “we’re not afraid”, Manuel Neuer calm ahead of the PSG – Bayern showdown
Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper spoke about the clash with PSG this Tuesday in the Champions League. And Manuel Neuer sounded confident ahead of this duel of titans tonight at the Parc des Princes. Hours before the highly anticipated clash between Paris… -
Benin: the U20 Amazons fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Coupe UFOA B
In full preparation for the Coupe UFOA B U20 Dames 2025, the Beninese squad will play a friendly against AS JFA this Tuesday in Missérété. A few days before the kick-off of the Coupe UFOA B U20 Dames, the junior… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Coton FC knocked out
Beaten 3-0 by San Pedro at Kégué Stadium this Saturday, Coton FC sees its run end in the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. Despite a promising draw in the first leg, the Benin runner-up club didn’t manage to… -
CAF Confederation Cup: Stade Tunisien – OCS, Coton FC – San Pedro, the schedule for this Saturday
Discover the matches scheduled this Saturday across Africa, counting toward the second leg of the second qualifying round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Stade Tunisien – OCS and Coton FC – San Pedro are among today’s fixtures. This Saturday’s schedule… -
Barça: Raphinha ruled out for the Clasico against Real Madrid
Hit in the hamstrings, Raphinha will not make the trip to the Bernabéu on Sunday. Having returned to training this week, the Brazilian winger suffered a setback on the eve of the Clasico, a blow for Barça ahead of the… -
Real Madrid: Mbappé sends a strong message to Barça ahead of the Clasico
Brilliant since the start of the season, Kylian Mbappé was voted Real Madrid’s best player for the month of September. Having scored ten goals in six matches, the Frenchman is now preparing to play his very first Clasico against FC… -
CAN Women’s 2026 (Q): Nigeria devours Benin in the first leg
Nigeria won the first leg of the 2026 Women’s AFCON after their victory over Benin on Friday. The Super Falcons prevailed 2-0. Nigeria and Benin faced off on Friday in Lomé for the first leg of the second round of… -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): follow the Benin vs Nigeria match live
Benin faces Nigeria this Friday in Lomé, in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Follow the match live here. Watch the match via this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14WFpD8V91D/ -
Women’s AFCON 2026 (Q): Senegal vs Ivory Coast, Benin vs Nigeria, the schedule for this Friday
Discover the matches scheduled for this Friday across Africa, counting for the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026 Women’s Africa… -
Greece: Rafa Benítez expected to take charge at Panathinaikos
Free since leaving Celta Vigo, the former coach of Real Madrid and Liverpool is about to sign with Panathinaïkos. He would thus become the highest-paid coach in the history of Greek football. Rafa Benítez is about to return to the… -
“Our first objective is to to win a match (…),” Gernot Rohr ahead of CAN 2025
Benin is actively preparing for its participation in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco. Drawn into a group with Senegal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana, the Cheetahs know they’ll have to raise… -
Official: Lionel Messi extends his stay at Inter Miami
Inter Miami officially confirmed this Thursday the extension of Lionel Messi’s contract, who has re-signed for three more seasons with the Florida club, meaning until 2028. Lionel Messi won’t be leaving Inter Miami for several years. The captain of the…