Benin Gears Up for UEMOA Tournament in Lomé with 40-Man Provisional Squad
As the UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union) Tournament approaches, Benin’s national team has begun intensive preparations ahead of the November 22 kickoff in Lomé, Togo. Drawn in Group A alongside Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau, the local-based Squirrels are under the guidance of Ulrich Alohoutadé and Bruno Goudjo.
A provisional squad of 40 players has been called to camp, with selection largely favoring talent from clubs within the UEMOA zone. By November 3, this list will be trimmed down to the final 25-man roster.
📝 Provisional Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Sèssou Josiasse – Mogas 90
Glodjinon Steev – Energie FC
Damilola Shéyi – Ayéma FC
Judicaël Agbokou – AS Police
Defenders:
Tossavi Eric – Avrankou Omnisports
Okoron Stanley – Ayéma FC
Ousséni Lazadi – ASPAC
Yarou Nabil – ASPAC
Makarimi Ousmane – Dragons
Orè Fortuné – USS Kraké
Sossa Didier – USS Kraké
Gozo Brice – ASPAC
Demon Mohamed – Buffalos FC
Dossa Honoré – Ayéma FC
Kassa Antonin – Energie FC
Defensive Midfielders:
Chaona Chamssou-Dine – Dragons
Mama Séïbou – ASPAC
Honfo André – Dragons FC
Koudjrohèdè Gilchrist – Buffalos FC
Attacking Midfielders:
Agonhossou Louis Iréké – Energie FC
Oladjidé Akim – AS Police
Tchato Giscard – ACE Police
Fousséni Yaoussa – Avrankou Omnisports
Jérôme Bonou – Eleven Creators
Mensah Fabrice – Energie FC
Adangandé Gilbert – Ayéma FC
Forwards/Strikers:
Gounou Azimou – Panthers FC
Onuh Chimossou – Ayéma FC
Uché Ezégbéto – AS Police
Bakari Idrissou – Ayéma FC
Koukpo Marcellin – Energie FC
Okotou Ezéckiel – ASPAC
Ibilola Aaron – AS Thunder
Mama Souraka – Panthers FC
Djibril Naïm – ASPAC
Codja Cédrac – Avrankou Omnisports
Thomas Viza – AS Thunder
With preparations intensifying, the team hopes to make a strong impression in Lomé and contend for the regional title.
