CAN 2017: Benin’s Squad for the Match Against South Sudan

Benin’s coach, Oumar Tchomogo, has announced his squad for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan in the upcoming third and fourth rounds. Notable inclusions in the squad are Rudy Gestede (Aston Villa) and Razak Omotoyossi (India), both of whom are making significant returns to the national setup.

Here is the list of Benin’s squad:

Goalkeepers:

1. Fabien Farnolle (Le Havre, France)

2. Saturnin Allagbe (Niort, France)

3. Christophe Aifimi (AS Tanda, Ivory Coast)

Defenders:

1. Junior Salomon (Plateau United, Nigeria)

2. Khaled Adénon (Amiens, France)

3. Nana Badarou (MC Oujda, Morocco)

4. David Kiki (Niort, France)

5. Paterne Kounnou (Akwa United, Nigeria)

6. Appolinaire Danvide (AS Douane, Niger)

7. Jordan Adéoti (Caen, France)

Midfielders:

1. Djiman Koukou (Niort, France)

2. Sessi d’Almeida (PSG, France)

3. Stéphane Sèssegnon (West Brom, England)

4. Jodel Dossou (Austria Lustenau, Austria)

5. Bello Babatoundé (Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic)

6. David Djigla (Niort, France)

Forwards:

1. Rudy Gestede (Aston Villa, England)

2. Frédéric Gounongbé (Westerlo, Belgium)

3. Steev Mounié (Nîmes, France)

4. Michael Poté (Adana Dermispor, Turkey)

5. Abdel Fadel Suanon (Dhamak, Saudi Arabia)

6. Jacques Bessan (Gafsa, Tunisia)

7. Razak Omotoyossi

With a balanced mix of experience and youth, the Squirrels will be looking to secure positive results against South Sudan in their pursuit of qualification for AFCON 2017.