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1 month, 3 weeks ago

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda

War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda as it shocked Nigeria 2-1 only to lose out. It was even closer in Group D with Benin, which held Libya 0-0 in Tripoli, pipping Rwanda on head-to-head records after both finished with eight points, three less than table-topper Nigeria. …

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7 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana

The Hindu

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Qatar vs India: India’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round so far Former Nigeria star George has won only one of four competitive and friendly matches, and …

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1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Centurion Mane celebrates with two goals in Senegal win

The Hindu

Sadio Mane marked his 100th cap for Senegal with two goals as it began its World Cup qualifying campaigning with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over South Sudan on Saturday. Mane, twice African Footballer of the Year, set up the opening goal in the first minute for Pape Matar Sarr and grabbed one himself five minutes later, with veteran midfielder …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two

Al Jazeera

The incident happened during a weekend qualifier game between Benin and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. At least two people have been killed and many others injured in a stampede during a qualifier game for the January 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cotonou, Benin. The tragedy happened on Saturday as Benin’s Cheetahs and Senegal’s …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Sadio Mane Grabs Hat-trick for Senegal and Hints at Leaving Liverpool

News 18

Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick as Senegal overcame Benin 3-1 on Saturday in the first match of their Africa Cup of Nations title defence, and hinted that he will not be at Liverpool next season. Is it not between 60 and 70 percent of Senegalese want me to leave Liverpool?” Mane, who forms a deadly strike partnership with two-time African …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Protests by South Africa and Benin dismissed by FIFA

Associated Press

ZURICH — Protests by South Africa and Benin regarding incidents during last month’s World Cup qualifying games were dismissed by FIFA on Friday, confirming that Ghana and Congo have advanced to the playoff round. South Africa and Benin both lost decisive matches in the final round of group games last month, with Ghana and Congo both earning three points to …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Sierra Leone end long wait for Africa Cup of Nations finals berth

The Hindu

Striker Kei Kamara scored a first half penalty as Sierra Leone sealed a berth at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time since 1996, following a 1-0 victory over Benin in its twice-postponed qualifier in neutral Conakry on Tuesday. Kamara slotted in the spot-kick after 19 minutes and the Leone Stars then were forced to weather waves …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Sierra Leone-Benin contest postponed again after more COVID-19 chaos

The Hindu

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin that was rescheduled from March descended into farce on Monday after it was alleged minutes before kickoff that six of the Leone Stars players had tested positive for COVID-19. The match in neutral Guinea has been postponed again to Tuesday after Confederation of African Football officials sought to …

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3 years, 9 months ago

African qualifier re-scheduled after COVID-19 test dispute

The Hindu

An African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Sierra Leone and Benin has been postponed until June, the Confederation of African Football said after it was called off this week because of a dispute over positive COVID-19 tests. It was meant to be played Tuesday — the last day of qualifiers — but the visiting Benin team refused to take …

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3 years, 9 months ago

African Cup qualifier canceled over disputed COVID-19 tests

The Hindu

Benin refused to play a decisive African Cup of Nations qualifying game in Sierra Leone on Tuesday after disputing that five of its players had tested positive for COVID-19 just before kickoff and should be ruled out the match. The farce left the final place at next year's African Cup undecided on the last day of qualifying. It's not the …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers 2021: Benin refuse to play Sierra Leone amid COVID-19 controversy

Firstpost

The match referee collapsed in the tie between Ivory Coast and Ethiopia with game being abandoned 10 minutes from time. Benin refused to play a key Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Sierra Leone Tuesday after challenging positive COVID-19 tests for five of their players. A dramatic final day of qualifying for the 2021 tournament in Cameroon also saw a …

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3 years, 9 months ago

African Cup Qualifier Canceled Over Disputed COVID-19 Tests

News 18

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Benin refused to play a decisive African Cup of Nations qualifying game in Sierra Leone on Tuesday after disputing that five of its players had tested positive for COVID-19 just before kickoff and should be ruled out the match. The farce left the final place at next year’s African Cup undecided on the last day of …

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3 years, 9 months ago

African Cup qualifier canceled over disputed COVID-19 tests

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Benin refused to play a decisive African Cup of Nations qualifying game in Sierra Leone on Tuesday after disputing that five of its players had tested positive for COVID-19 just before kickoff and should be ruled out the match. The farce left the final place at next year’s African Cup undecided on the last day …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Nigeria latest to qualify for Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu

Nigeria confirmed top spot in its Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group with a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 win away over neighbour Benin on Saturday, having already secured its place at the finals before kick off. Nigeria’s place at the tournament in Cameroon next January was confirmed earlier on Saturday when the other two countries in Group L - Lesotho and …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2021 Qualifying: Congo keep Sadio Mane in check, but Senegal cruise to victory

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Sidy Sarr and Habibou Diallo netted within three minutes during the first half in Thies near Dakar to ensure Senegal collected maximum points. Johannesburg: The failure of Liverpool star Sadio Mane to score did not prevent Senegal cruising to a 2-0 win over Congo Brazzaville on Wednesday as 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying began. France-based duo Sidy Sarr and …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, Senegal 1 Benin 0:Mane and Gueye link up to break Squirrels' resolve

The Hindu

Sadio Mane and Idrissa Gueye linked up to break Benin's resolve as Africa Cup of Nations favourite Senegal earned a 1-0 win in Wednesday's quarterfinal. Following a quiet opening hour in Cairo that saw Mane largely shackled, Aliou Cisse's side stepped things up and found a winner 21 minutes from time through Everton midfielder Gueye. Gueye exchanged passes with Mane …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal vs Benin: Cisse daring to dream of first AFCON triumph

The Hindu

Aliou Cisse urged Senegal to seize the initiative and end the nation's long wait for an Africa Cup of Nations title. PLAYERS TO WATCH Senegal - Sadio Mane The Liverpool forward has registered Senegal's last three goals and he joint-leads the AFCON scoring charts, level with Adam Ounas, Cedric Bakambu and Odion Ighalo. Benin - Cebio Soukou Benin has scored …

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5 years, 6 months ago

African Cup of Nations 2019: Hakim Ziyech's missed penalty in stoppage time proves costly as Benin stun Morocco to reach quarter-finals

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Hakim Ziyech’s missed stoppage-time spot-kick proved extremely costly as 10-man Benin stunned Africa Cup of Nations title contenders Morocco in a penalty shootout on Friday to reach the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw in Cairo. Cairo: Hakim Ziyech’s missed stoppage-time spot-kick proved extremely costly as 10-man Benin stunned Africa Cup of Nations title contenders Morocco in a penalty shootout on …

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5 years, 6 months ago

AFCON report: Morocco 1 Benin 1 (aet, 1-4 on penalties)

The Hindu

Hakim Ziyech's missed spot-kick at the end of normal time proved costly as Morocco suffered a shock 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat to Benin in Friday's action-packed opening Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie, which ended 1-1. But Ziyech missed a penalty six minutes into added time after Youssef En-Nesyri had scored late on to cancel out Moise Adilehou's opener against …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Morocco vs Benin - Atlas Lions urged to not underestimate Squirrels

The Hindu

Romain Saiss believes Benin's exploits against Ghana and Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage proves they have the ability to worry Morocco in Friday's last-16 clash. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder has been encouraged by coach Herve Renard to rediscover his club form at international level, while Saiss accepts Benin are not a side who should be taken …

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5 years, 6 months ago

African Cup of Nations 2019: Benin and Cameroon advance after turgid draw

The Hindu

Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon fired a blank for the second match running as it was held to a goalless draw by Benin that saw both sides reach the last 16. And after failing to find a way through, already-qualified Cameroon slipped down to second in Group F on goals scored behind Ghana - 2-0 winner over Guinea-Bissau …

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5 years, 6 months ago

African Cup of Nations 2019 Benin v Cameroon: Seedorf demands more from AFCON holder

The Hindu

Clarence Seedorf has demanded more from Cameroon as the Africa Cup of Nations holder prepares to conclude their group-stage campaign against Benin. Read: Salah on target as host completes perfect group stage "But I saw two organised teams who created enough chances to have won. PLAYERS TO WATCH Benin - Stephane Sessegnon Former Premier League star Sessegnon has yet to …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Benin 0 Guinea-Bissau 0: Steve Mounie misses the mark in bore draw

The Hindu

Benin and Guinea-Bissau played out Saturday's third consecutive 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations to leave qualification from Group F up in the air. After their entertaining opening encounter with Ghana finished 2-2, Benin had the most to rue from a dour match because it must still play defending champion Cameroon. Cameroon remains top of the section on …

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5 years, 6 months ago

AFCON 2019, Cameroon v Ghana: Confident Appiah takes aim at reigning champion

The Hindu

Kwesi Appiah has declared Ghana can finally end its wait for a victory over Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Saturday. Ghana has failed to beat the reigning champion in its four previous meetings in the tournament's history, including a 2-0 reverse at the semifinal stage two years ago. Read: Celebrations gone wrong put Dutch star …

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Centurion Mane celebrates with two goals in Senegal win

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two

Sadio Mane Grabs Hat-trick for Senegal and Hints at Leaving Liverpool

Protests by South Africa and Benin dismissed by FIFA

Sierra Leone end long wait for Africa Cup of Nations finals berth

Sierra Leone-Benin contest postponed again after more COVID-19 chaos

African qualifier re-scheduled after COVID-19 test dispute

African Cup qualifier canceled over disputed COVID-19 tests

Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers 2021: Benin refuse to play Sierra Leone amid COVID-19 controversy

African Cup Qualifier Canceled Over Disputed COVID-19 Tests

African Cup qualifier canceled over disputed COVID-19 tests

Nigeria latest to qualify for Cup of Nations finals

Africa Cup of Nations 2021 Qualifying: Congo keep Sadio Mane in check, but Senegal cruise to victory

Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, Senegal 1 Benin 0:Mane and Gueye link up to break Squirrels' resolve

Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal vs Benin: Cisse daring to dream of first AFCON triumph

African Cup of Nations 2019: Hakim Ziyech's missed penalty in stoppage time proves costly as Benin stun Morocco to reach quarter-finals

AFCON report: Morocco 1 Benin 1 (aet, 1-4 on penalties)

Africa Cup of Nations preview: Morocco vs Benin - Atlas Lions urged to not underestimate Squirrels

African Cup of Nations 2019: Benin and Cameroon advance after turgid draw

African Cup of Nations 2019 Benin v Cameroon: Seedorf demands more from AFCON holder

Benin 0 Guinea-Bissau 0: Steve Mounie misses the mark in bore draw

AFCON 2019, Cameroon v Ghana: Confident Appiah takes aim at reigning champion