Benin Coach Oumar Tchomogo Names 23-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifier Against Mali
Benin’s head coach Oumar Tchomogo has unveiled his 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Mali, scheduled for this Thursday. The squad features a blend of experienced players and new faces, with notable inclusions such as Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede, veteran Stéphane Sessegnon, and forward Frédéric Gounongbé.
One of the key highlights of the squad is the first-ever call-up for Steve Mounié, while goalkeeper Fabien Farnolle has also been recalled after a period of absence.
Here is the full list of Benin’s squad for the match against Mali:
Goalkeepers:
Saturnin Allagbé
Fabien Farnolle
Steve Glodjinon
Defenders:
4. Khaked Adenon
5. Jordan Adeoti
6. Junior Salomon
7. David Kiki
8. Eric Tossavi
9. Dine Chaoana Sham
10. Fousseini Lazadi
11. Antonin Kassa
Midfielders:
12. Koukou Djiman
13. Stéphane Sessegnon
14. Babatounde Bello
15. Sessi Dalmeida
16. Seibou Mama
17. Fadel Souanon
18. Arsène Loko
Forwards:
19. Steve Mounié
20. Rudy Gestede
21. David Djigla
22. Mickaël Pote
23. Frédéric Gounongbé
Benin will be looking to make a statement in this second round of qualifiers, with Tchomogo counting on his key players to deliver a strong performance against Mali. The inclusion of new talent like Mounié and the return of Farnolle adds further depth to an already competitive squad.
