Benin’s under-20 women’s side face Egypt in a crucial return leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on Friday, with a place in the next stage at stake.
The match will be played in Lomé, where Benin hold a narrow advantage after winning the first leg 1-0 in Cairo.
That result gives the hosts a platform heading into the second meeting, but Egypt arrive seeking to overturn the deficit and extend their qualifying campaign.
This fixture represents the final step before the fourth and last round of the qualification pathway.
Both teams are attempting to reach the tournament’s final phase for the first time, adding extra significance to the encounter as they pursue a landmark appearance on the global stage.
Benin’s victory in the opening leg has positioned them favourably, yet the margin remains slim. Egypt’s under-20 side, often referred to as the Young Cleopatras, travel with the objective of reversing the scoreline and keeping their hopes alive.
The balance of the tie ensures that momentum and composure could prove decisive over the 90 minutes.
Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT on 13 February at the Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital.
The venue will stage a match expected to be closely contested, given the stakes attached to progression in the qualifiers.
Supporters unable to attend will be able to follow the game live via the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Sports of Benin, which is set to broadcast the fixture.
With qualification ambitions on the line, both sides enter the match aware that a single moment could determine their route in the competition.
The return leg offers Benin the chance to protect their advantage, while Egypt seek a response that would reshape the tie and keep their World Cup dream intact.
