Benin coach Abdoulaye Ouzerou vows to upset Nigeria in 2026 WAFCON qualifiers

Head coach of Benin Abdoulaye Ouzerou, has expressed confidence ahead of their epic clash against the Super Falcons in the WAFCON 2026 qualifiers.

In a high-stake clash, Benin will take on the reigning champions in the second round of the qualifiers. The first leg is scheduled to take place at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Thursday before the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Tuesday, October 28.

Ouzerou in an interview affirmed his outfit are not afraid of the challenge ahead by the ten-time African champions despite acknowledging the gulf in experience and quality between both sides.

“We’re going to count on their heart, because if you’re physically and technically inferior, you have to compensate mentally. And for me, mentally, they’re ready. We’re going to rely heavily on that mentality.”

He admitted that the Super Falcons are the superior side on paper, but maintained that football is not played solely with skill or strength.

“There’s no comparison possible physically and technically we know that, we’re not crazy. But mentally, I believe we can make up for those differences.”