WAEMU TOURNAMENT 2014 – BENIN UNVEILS SQUAD FOR LOMÉ SHOWDOWN
Preparations are intensifying ahead of the 7th WAEMU Tournament, set to take place from November 22 to 29 in Togo. Among the eight participating nations from the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), Benin has become one of the first to announce its 20-man squad for the competition.
Head coach Ulrich Alohoutadé has named a group dominated by domestic-based players, while also calling up three players plying their trade abroad:
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Nicolas Dognon (AS Douanes, Niger)
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Kounnou Paterne (AS Garde, Niger)
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Kola Païmi (Étoile Filante, Burkina Faso)
The tournament, a showcase of regional talent, allows only players who play in the domestic leagues of WAEMU member states.
🔴 Benin Squad for WAEMU 2014:
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Glodjinon Steev (Energie FC)
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Damilola Sheyi (Ayéma FC)
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Tossavi Eric (Avrankou Omnisports)
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Fousseni Lazadi (ASPAC)
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Yarou Nabil (ASPAC)
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Fortune Ore (USS Kraké)
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Chaona Chamssou-dine (Dragons FC)
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Mama Seïbou (ASPAC)
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Oladjidé Akim (AS Police)
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Nicolas Dognon (AS Douanes, Niger)
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Kola Raïmi (Shooting Stars, Mali)
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Kassa Antonin (Energie FC)
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Jérôme Bonou (Eleven Creators)
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Thomas Visa (AS Thunder)
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Sossa Didier (USS Kraké)
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Salami Francis
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Koukpo Marcellin (Energie FC)
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Mama Souraka (Panthers FC)
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Honfo André (Dragons FC)
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Kounnou Paterne (AS Garde, Niger)
Benin will aim to improve its regional standing in this locally-based players’ competition, which has gained prestige since its inception in 2007. The squad reflects a mix of experience and emerging talent from the Beninese domestic league.
