Benin move top of Group F after 4-1 win over Central African Republic

Benin claimed a convincing 4-1 victory over the Central African Republic on matchday three of the Group F qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Guepards made the ideal start when Hassane Imourane put them ahead in the seventh minute. The Central African Republic responded through Louis Mafouta, who levelled in the 19th minute.

Benin restored their advantage nine minutes later as Rodolfo Aloko scored in the 31st minute. Aiyegun Tosin then extended the lead before half-time, finishing after being set up by Yamirou Ouorou in the 36th minute.

Tosin struck again 11 minutes after the restart, with Junior Olaitan providing the assist for Benin’s fourth goal in the 56th minute.

The result gives Benin an important victory and takes them, for now, to the top of Group F with seven points.