Despite ongoing negotiations, the Beninese staff and players remain firm in their decision, just hours before the match is set to kick off. Benin’s coach, Moussa Latoundji, expressed the team’s frustration and justified their stance, stating that they need to show their discontent with the tournament organizers.
In a separate issue, Togo is also facing challenges as their players are on strike, primarily over bonus disputes. The players are demanding victory bonuses for their matches against Liberia and Niger, citing inadequate compensation for their efforts. The president of the Togolese delegation is reportedly overwhelmed by the situation.
Amidst these challenges, the finalists, Ghana and Senegal, are preparing for the tournament’s final. Ghana aims to lift the trophy despite the disruptions affecting some participating teams.
