CAN 2015 PRELIMINARIES: BENIN TAKES A GOOD OPTION
Benin Secures Advantage in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
Key Points:
- Benin Dominance: Benin’s national team, the Squirrels, secured a significant advantage in the first leg of the Africa Cup of Nations preliminaries against Sao Tomé Principé with a 2-0 victory.
- Sessegnon’s Double: Stéphane Sessegnon was the star of the match, scoring both goals for Benin, putting them in a strong position for the return leg.
- Return Leg: The return match between Benin and Sao Tomé Principé will take place in two weeks. Benin will be looking to maintain their lead and secure their spot in the next round.
- Potential Opponents: The winner of the double confrontation between Benin and Sao Tomé Principé will face the winner of the match between Malawi and Chad in the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
- Sao Tomé Principé Defeat: Sao Tomé Principé faced another defeat this afternoon, losing 0-2 against Malawi in Blantyre.
Summary:
Benin’s national football team, the Squirrels, has taken a significant step towards qualifying for the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Sao Tomé Principé in the first leg of the qualifiers. Stéphane Sessegnon was the standout performer, scoring both goals for Benin. The return leg will take place in two weeks, with Benin aiming to maintain their lead and secure progression. The winner of this double confrontation will face either Malawi or Chad in the subsequent round. In a separate match, Sao Tomé Principé suffered another defeat, losing 0-2 to Malawi in Blantyre.
Tags: Benin, Africa Cup of Nations, Squirrels, Sao Tomé Principé, Stéphane Sessegnon, Malawi, Chad, qualifiers
