Benin to Face Tanzania in Friendly as Coach Focuses on Youth
Benin’s national football team, the Squirrels, will take on Tanzania in a friendly match on October 12 in Dar es Salaam. The fixture, scheduled during the FIFA international window, comes as part of Benin’s preparations following their elimination from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
With a focus on rebuilding, coach Didier Ollé-Nicolle has opted to call up a younger squad, signaling a shift toward long-term development. Among the new faces is David Djigla, the young Bordeaux striker, who has been officially confirmed by his club to join the national team for this friendly encounter.
Though the match holds no bearing on AFCON qualification, it represents a valuable opportunity for Benin to assess emerging talent and lay the groundwork for future campaigns.