Benin assistant coach Adelakun criticises Argentina’s treatment of his players
Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun has criticised the treatment of his players by Argentina’s team and security personnel following a...
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Franco-Beninese defender Jules Koundé determined to stay at Barcelona
France international of Beninese descent Jules Koundé has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite losing his place in the starting...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr criticises Argentina treatment after Messi farewell
Benin coach Gernot Rohr says his players were left disappointed after Argentina prevented them from taking photos with Lionel Messi...
Gernot Rohr criticises Argentina after Benin players denied Messi farewell keepsakes
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has criticised Argentina after his players were unable to take photographs with Lionel Messi or...
Argentina accused of disrespecting Benin after international friendly
Benin have reportedly been left frustrated by what has been described as a lack of respect from the Argentine Football...
‘Everyone wants Messi’s shirt’ – Benin goalkeeper Dandjinou ahead of Argentina clash
Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou has revealed that virtually every member of the national team is hoping to secure Lionel Messi’s...
Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou vows to deny Lionel Messi a goal in farewell match
Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou has warned Lionel Messi that he will not make things easy for the Argentine superstar when...
Benin forward Romaine Gandonou wins Goal of the Tournament at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Benin striker Romaine Gandonou has been crowned the winner of the Goal of the Tournament award at the 2026 FIFA...
Benin defender Mohamed Tijani swears on his mother’s life to get Messi’s shirt
Benin defender Mohamed Tijani is relishing the opportunity to face Lionel Messi when the Cheetahs take on Argentina in an...
FIFA clears Benin midfielder Imourane Hassani as Modern Sport loses $1.4m contractual dispute
FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber has cleared Benin international Imourane Hassani of wrongdoing after rejecting Modern Sport’s $1.4 million compensation claim...
Burkina Faso coach Amir Abdou demands response after disappointing Benin draw
Burkina Faso coach Amir Abdou has urged his players to respond strongly when they face the Central African Republic in...
Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba seeks redemption against CAR after frustrating Benin draw
Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba is seeking for redemption in their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central...
AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso held by Benin in Group F
Burkina Faso and Benin played out a 1-1 draw in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at...
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan eyes victory over Burkina Faso in AFCON 2027 qualifier opener
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan says the Cheetahs are determined to learn from their previous encounter with Burkina Faso as they...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Burkina Faso face Benin in West African battle
Burkina Faso begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home against neighbours Benin on Friday, with both...
Burkina Faso begin preparations for Benin AFCON qualifier
Burkina Faso have begun preparations for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin, with the Stallions...
Benin goalkeeper Allagbé opens up on facing Lionel Messi in historic Argentina clash
Benin goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbé has admitted that facing Argentina and potentially sharing the pitch with Lionel Messi will be one...
Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on 6 October, which is expected to...
Benin set for historic international friendly match against Argentina
Benin are set to travel to Buenos Aires for a historic international friendly against Argentina following the first two matchdays...
Benin to face Argentina in Buenos Aires international friendly
Benin will face world champions Argentina in an international friendly on 6 October as the Squirrels prepare for another high-profile...