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Morocco’s first-choice goalkeeper Yassine Bounou will sit out the national team’s upcoming friendly matches against Tunisia and Benin, scheduled for June 7 and June 10, respectively. The friendlies are part of the Atlas Lions’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bounou, who currently plays for Al Hilal, will miss the games due […]
Steve Mounié’s transfer to Bundesliga side Augsburg has taken a disappointing turn, with the Beninese forward enduring a season of frustration and underperformance since his move from Stade Brestois. The 30-year-old, once a central figure at Brest and instrumental in their historic Champions League qualification, has found himself on the periphery in Germany. In 15 […]
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Andréas Hountondji is making a compelling case for a long-term future at Standard Liège, breathing new life into his career after a quiet spell at Burnley. The 22-year-old Beninese international has impressed in Belgium since his arrival on loan, quickly becoming one of the standout performers in the club’s recent fixtures. The striker, who joined […]
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Grasshopper Club Zurich have confirmed the permanent signing of Beninese international Hassane Imourane following a successful loan spell at the Swiss Super League side. The 21-year-old midfielder joins Grasshopper on a full-time basis from Benin’s Loto Popo FC, with the club activating the purchase option included in the original loan agreement. Imourane has put pen […]
Aiyegun Tosin’s goal tally may not reflect the expectations placed on him, but his influence on FC Lorient’s Ligue 2 campaign has become increasingly evident through his creativity, work rate, and tactical intelligence. After a difficult introduction to French football last season, marked by injuries and inconsistent performances, the Beninese international is starting to find […]
Steve Mounié’s move to FC Augsburg has yet to bear fruit, with the Beninese forward struggling to find regular minutes since arriving in Germany at the start of the season. Once a reliable presence in the starting lineup at Stade Brestois, the 30-year-old now finds himself reduced to a fringe role in Augsburg. Mounié has […]
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Benin U20 international Rodolfo Aloko has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several top-tier clubs reportedly eyeing the attacking midfielder. The 18-year-old, currently playing for NK Kustosija Zagreb in Croatia, is attracting the attention of some of the biggest names in European football, including Sevilla FC, Aston Villa, and RB […]
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa are ending the March international break as leaders in Group C in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This follows a deserved 2-0 victory against Benin in Round 6 of the African qualifiers on Tuesday, March 25. After a goalless opening 45 minutes played on neutral ground, […]
Benin faces South Africa in a crucial Group C clash of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers this Tuesday at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Both teams are battling for vital points as the qualification race intensifies. Match Details and Kick-off Time The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4 […]
Benin’s top-tier football competition, the Ligue Pro, resumes on Wednesday, March 26, following a 10-day hiatus for the international break. The 24th round of fixtures will see teams from both groups returning to action as the race for top positions intensifies. Group A leaders Dadjè FC will be looking to maintain their dominance when they […]
