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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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World Cup 2026 (Q): Friday’s schedule
The race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? enters a critical phase as the African teams face off on the fifth day of qualifying. With the aim of securing one of the places at the tournament to be… -
CDM 2026 (Q): Benin top Group C ahead of Rwanda-Nigeria clash
Benin took the lead in Group C of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, following their 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe on Thursday evening. Gernot Rohr’s men had taken a comfortable lead thanks to Steve Mounié, who took advantage… -
Kylian Mbappé: “I don’t want to be the new Messi or Ronaldo”
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has downplayed comparisons with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming that these two soccer legends are “irreplaceable”. At a press conference with the French national team, the 26-year-old reaffirmed his humility in the face of… -
CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, Libya-Angola, Thursday’s schedule
Day 5 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Thursday, March 20, with several matches in Africa. At 13:00 GMT, Mozambique, co-leader of Group G with Algeria, will attempt to consolidate their position against Uganda. At 16:00 GMT, a… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Wednesday’s schedule
The road to qualification for the 2026 World Cup resumes this Wednesday with several matches in the African zone. Three matches are on the program, and the competing teams will be looking to consolidate their positions in their respective groups.… -
Mesut Özil persona non grata at Werder Bremen due to controversial tattoo
Former Germany international Mesut Özil has been banned from his former club Werder Bremen because of a controversial tattoo. According to the Bild newspaper, the Bundesliga club has excluded the 36-year-old former playmaker from its guest list for a tribute… -
Tom Saintfiet: “It would be a great disappointment if Nigeria didn’t qualify for the 2026 World Cup”
Mali’s national team coach, Tom Saintfiet, has expressed his concern about the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s difficulties in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According to him, Nigeria’s absence from the tournament would be a real surprise and a great disappointment.… -
CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, South Africa-Lesotho, Matchday 5 schedule
The road to qualification for the 2026 World Cup intensifies in Africa with the resumption of the qualifiers this Monday, March 17. This fifth day promises to be crucial, as the teams battle it out for top spot in their… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s coach warns the Cheetahs
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has admitted that the next two games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be crucial for Bafana Bafana. However, he believes that the match against Benin could be less arduous due to one key… -
NBA: Steph Curry makes history once again
On Monday night, during the duel between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets, Stephen Curry added another line to his impressive record by becoming the 29ᵉ best passer in NBA history, surpassing Tiny Archibald. The 37-year-old Warriors point… -
James Rodriguez: “At my peak, I was head and shoulders above Zidane, Modric and Xavi”
Former Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has made a bold statement, declaring himself superior to soccer legends such as Zinedine Zidane, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Xavi in his heyday. Speaking on Los Amigos de Edu, the Colombian international didn’t… -
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Percy Tau returns as South Africa names squad to face Benin
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, with forward Percy Tau making his return to the national team. As part of the qualifying campaign for the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Equatorial Guinea squad includes Emilio Nsue
The Equatoguinean Football Federation has unveiled the list of players called up for the March training camp. The tireless Emilio Nsue is part of the squad. Equatorial Guinea will play two decisive matches this week. The Nzalang Nacional will face… -
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Here Are the Official Line-Ups for Both Teams
Bayern Munich is set to face Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals on the evening of Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Find out the official line-ups for both teams here. On Tuesday evening, Allianz Arena will… -
Samuel Eto’o: FECAFOOT President Summoned by CAF
The current president of FECAFOOT, Samuel Eto’o, is expected at the headquarters of the African Football Confederation (CAF) in Cairo on April 17, 2024, for an official summons. Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) is due… -
Benin: Government Releases Approximately 8 Billion to Fund Sports
The Benin government has recently announced funding of 4.655 billion CFA francs for sports federations and professional clubs for the year 2024. This announcement was made during an official ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou on April 11,… -
African Games – Accra 2023: Champions Odile Ahouanwanou and Marie Rose Laleye Celebrated by the Government
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Benin celebrated its sporting heroines during a ceremony held at the Friendship Stadium General Mathieu Kérékou, led by the Minister of Sports, Benoit Dato. This event was organized to honor the achievements of Beninese athletes,… -
Real Madrid-Manchester City: Official Lineups for Both Teams
Real Madrid welcomes Manchester City this Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Here are the official lineups for both teams. The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set to host an electrifying encounter between… -
Benin: Tragedy Strikes the FBF
The Beninese Football Federation (FBF) is in mourning. It has lost its 5th vice-president this Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Beninese sports world, and especially the Beninese Football Federation (FBF), has been struck by a great misfortune. Indeed, the 5th… -
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Benin Will Play its Matches in Abidjan
The upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying matches for Benin will be held at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, due to the unavailability of the General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium in Cotonou. Consequently, the Squirrels will play against Rwanda and Nigeria… -
Cheetahs of Benin: Mariano Ahouangbo Struck by a Great Misfortune
Recently, during the FIFA days of March 2024, the young promising midfielder of the Cheetahs of Benin was struck by a great misfortune. He lost his elder sister. The tragic news was kept secret by the player’s family until after… -
Emerse Faé Reacts After Côte d’Ivoire-Benin Match
The best coach of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and head coach of Côte d’Ivoire, Emerse Faé, spoke out a few hours after the friendly match between the Elephants and the Squirrels of Benin. He appeared more composed compared… -
World Cup 2030: Logo, Slogan and Ambassadors Unveiled
The three countries hosting the World Cup 2030, Morocco, Portugal and Spain, unveiled on Tuesday the logo and the slogan for the centennial edition of the World Cup. On the evening of Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at a ceremony in… -
Paris 2024 Olympics: Didier Drogba Invited to Football Draw
The legendary footballer Didier Drogba will be visiting France on Wednesday, March 20, for the official draw of the football events at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The former Ivory Coast captain has been invited to participate in this… -
Samuel Eto’o: FECAFOOT President Congratulates Emerse Fae for Victory at AFCON 2023
Weeks after Ivory Coast’s triumph at AFCON 2023, Samuel Eto’o extended his congratulations to Emerse Fae, the head coach of the Elephants. The curtain has come down on the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). And the…
