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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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AFCON 2025: Benin vs Senegal official lineups
Benin takes on Senegal this Tuesday as part of the third and final day of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Already qualified for the Round of 16, the Leopards are aiming for victory against the Lions… -
CAN 2025: despite having qualified, Gernot Rohr wants to go all out against Senegal
Gernot Rohr reacted to the Leopards’ qualification to the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before even their final group match against Senegal. And the Benin coach assured that this would in no way alter the… -
CAN 2025: Benin among the teams already qualified for the Round of 16.
Thanks to their results on the final day of Group A, Morocco, the host nation, and Mali secured on Monday evening their qualification for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two nations join the… -
CAN 2025: Six teams already eliminated
The group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already delivered its verdict for several nations, with six teams officially eliminated from the tournament. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, has already… -
AFCON 2025: “We’re expecting a tough match,” Gernot Rohr ahead of Benin vs. Senegal.
Gernot Rohr held a press conference this Monday, on the eve of the match against Senegal, for the third matchday of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And the Benin coach expects a tough encounter against the… -
CAN 2025 / Benin – Senegal: Sessi D’Almeida out
Gernot Rohr held a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against Senegal, in the group stage of CAN 2025. And the Benin coach confirmed Sessi D’Almeida’s withdrawal due to a muscle injury. Benin will have to… -
“”A historic success”, Gernot Rohr after Benin 1-0 Botswana”
Gernot Rohr reacted to the Cheetahs’ victory over Botswana’s Zebras (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of AFCON 2025. And the Benin coach congratulated his players on this historic success. For their second outing in the Africa Cup of… -
CAN 2025: Benin tames Botswana and bounces back
With a goal from Yohan Roche in the first half, Benin edged Botswana (1-0) this Saturday in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A precious victory that allows the Leopards to bounce back in Group D.… -
AFCON 2025: Benin’s official lineups vs Botswana
Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the annex stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. A match on the second matchday of Group D of AFCON 2025. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced. Benin:… -
AFCON 2025: Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda to referee Benin vs Botswana
Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda will be in charge of the Benin vs Botswana match this Saturday, as part of the second matchday of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin and Botswana face off this Saturday at the… -
AFCON 2025: Botswana’s coach expects a tough match against Benin
Morena Ramoreboli spoke to the press on Friday, on the eve of the match against Benin in the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. And the Botswana coach expects a tough match against the Leopards. Beaten at… -
Éric Chelle: “This AFCON 2025 is better than the European championships.”
On the eve of a decisive match against Tunisia, the Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle, praised the Africa Cup of Nations, which he now regards as superior to European competitions, while calling for better structuring of African football. The Nigeria… -
CAN 2025: Benin, Senegal, Nigeria, the schedule for this Saturday
Friday’s fixtures across Africa’s pitches mark the second matchday of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Saturday with several fixtures on the schedule, notably the showdown between Benin and Botswana… -
AFCON 2025 – Benin vs Botswana: Gernot Rohr optimistic but cautious
Gernot Rohr held a press conference on Friday on the eve of the match against Botswana in the second day of Group D at CAN 2025. And the Benin coach is counting on the return of Steve Mounié and Junior… -
AFCON 2025: Egypt, the first to qualify for the Round of 16.
With Mohamed Salah’s penalty, Egypt took the lead over South Africa (1-0) this Friday on the second matchday of Group B at AFCON 2025. A precious victory that allows the Pharaohs to secure their ticket to the round of 16.… -
Kylian Mbappé reacts to the death of Jean-Louis Gasset.
Like his compatriots, Kylian Mbappé also reacted to the death of Jean-Louis Gasset. And the Real Madrid forward paid a heartfelt tribute to the French coach. At 72, Jean-Louis Gasset will no longer be on the bench for a team.… -
CAN 2025: Angola and Zimbabwe draw
Angola and Zimbabwe squared off this Friday in Marrakech, on the second matchday of Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two teams finished level at 1-1. The second matchday of the group stage of the 2025… -
Transfer market: Alex Crook pushes for Victor Osimhen’s arrival in the Premier League.
With impressive statistics at Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen was presented by presenter Alex Crook as an ideal profile for the Premier League, to the point of surprising everyone that there had been no transfer to England. British radio host Alex Crook… -
“I’m a fan,” says the Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo, who settles the Messi–Ronaldo debate.
In an interview given to the YouTube channel AwayDays, Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo delivered his verdict in the Messi–Ronaldo showdown, clearly showing his preference for the Argentine star, while praising the Portuguese’s exceptional career. Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo has weighed… -
AFCON 2025: Morocco, Mali, Egypt, Friday’s schedule
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Friday in Morocco with four major fixtures spread across Groups A and B. From Angola to Morocco, via Egypt and South Africa, several heavyweights enter a phase already crucial to the tournament.… -
CAN 2025: Algeria get off to a strong start against Sudan.
With a brace from Riyad Mahrez, Algeria comfortably beat Sudan (3-0) this Wednesday, on the occasion of the opening day of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. That’s certainly a strong signal sent to the competition. The… -
CAN 2025: Burkina Faso comes from behind to beat Equatorial Guinea
With a goal by Edmond Tapsoba in stoppage time, Burkina Faso took the upper hand over Equatorial Guinea (2-1) on Wednesday in the opening match of Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Burkina Faso ultimately did not… -
“We would have deserved at least a draw,” Gernot Rohr after DR Congo 1-0 Benin
Beaten narrowly by DR Congo (1-0) in their CAN 2025 opening match, the Benin Cheetahs delivered an encouraging performance. In the post-match press conference, Benin coach Gernot Rohr praised the display, while also pointing out sporting and organizational regrets. Despite… -
CAN 2025: Canal+ rallies the Beninese public behind the Leopards
Le centre communautaire Eya de Cotonou a abrité ce mardi la diffusion sur grand écran du match Bénin vs RDC (0-1), comptant pour la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. Une initiative de Canal+ dans le… -
CAN 2025: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Algeria, the schedule for this Wednesday
Plusieurs rencontres sont au programme ce mercredi à travers les pelouses marocaines. De gros chocs comptant pour la première journée de la phase de poules de la CAN 2025. Quatre affiches sont au programme ce mercredi, dans le cadre de… -
CAN 2025: Nigeria avoids the Tanzanian trap
Notably, Ademola Lookman scored in the second half as Nigeria defeated Tanzania (2-1) on Tuesday, on the opening day of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Off to a successful start for Nigeria at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles picked up… -
CAN 2025: Senegal crushes Botswana in the opener
With a brace from Nicolas Jackson, Senegal easily beat Botswana (3-0) on Tuesday, as part of the opening day of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Listed as favorites to win the title, Senegal got off… -
AFCON 2025: Deprived of its core players, Benin loses to DR Congo as expected.
For its return to the Africa Cup of Nations, the Beninese national team fell to the Leopards of DR Congo (0-1) this Tuesday in Rabat, compromising already its room for maneuver in a tough Group D. Benin missed its AFCON… -
CAN 2025: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Nigeria, this Tuesday’s schedule.
The final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 continues this Tuesday with the entry of Groups C and D. Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo and Tunisia kick off their campaigns, while Benin hopes to pull off a surprise in… -
“One win can already open the door to the Round of 16,” says Gernot Rohr ahead of DR Congo-Benin.
At a press conference on Monday, on the eve of the match against DR Congo, head coach Gernot Rohr laid out a clear ambition: to give Benin its very first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. A historic success…