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Africa Cup of Nations
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PL
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GD
PTS
Form
#
PL
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+/-
GD
PTS
Form
- Qualification next stage
- Possible qualification next stage
Coach win percentagePoints per game
FIFA rank
92
Highest rank: 59(Apr 28, 2010)
Stadium
Stade de l'AmitiéCotonou
35,000Capacity
Opened
GrassSurface
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About
Benin is the men's national football team, currently ranked #92 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Cotonou, playing their home matches at Stade de l'Amitié. Follow Benin on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Junior Olaïtan has been the standout performer for Benin in league play this season with a rating of 6.98. Yohan Roche and Tamimou Ouorou have also impressed with ratings of 6.91 and 6.89 respectively.
Jodel Dossou leads Benin's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Yohan Roche has contributed 1.
Steve Mounié is the chief creator for Benin in league play with 1 assist this season.
Benin have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 10 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-3 loss to Burkina Faso. In the Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D, they faced a 0-1 loss to DR Congo, a 1-0 win against Botswana, and a 0-3 loss to Senegal. In the Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage, they faced a 1-3 loss to Egypt.
Recent results for Benin:
- November 18, 2025: Friendlies - 0-3 loss vs Burkina Faso
- December 23, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 0-1 loss at DR Congo
- December 27, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 1-0 win vs Botswana
- December 30, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 0-3 loss vs Senegal
- January 5, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 1-3 loss at Egypt
Upcoming fixtures for Benin:
- March 31, 2026: Friendlies - vs Guinea
Benin currently sits in 3rd place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Grp. D) with 3 points from 3 matches (1W 0D 2L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 2 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 5 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 6 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Benin's squad consists of 28 players. Goalkeepers: Marcel Dandjinou (Benin), Saturnin Allagbé (Benin), Serge Obassa (Benin). Defenders: Rodrigue Fassinou (Benin), Tamimou Ouorou (Botev Vratsa), Yohan Roche (Petrolul Ploiesti), Olivier Verdon (Ludogorets Razgrad), Rachid Moumini (Benin), David Kiki (FCSB), Mohamed Tijani (Yverdon), Charlemagne Azongnitode (TPS). Midfielders: Attidjikou Samadou (Smouha SC), Mattéo Ahlinvi (Arsenal Tula), Hassane Imourane (Grasshopper), Mariano Ahouangbo (Gandzasar), Sessi D'Almeida (Benin), Junior Olaïtan (Beşiktaş), Dokou Dodo (Leixoes), Rodrigue Kossi (Hassania Agadir), Razack Rachidou (Benin), Gislain Ahoudo (AS Gabes), Adam Akimey (Helsingborg). Forwards: Steve Mounié (Alanyaspor), Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient), Rodolfo Aloko (Benin), Jodel Dossou (FC Victoria Rosport), Romaric Amoussou (ASEC Mimosas), Olatoundji Tessilimi (SJK).
Gernot Rohr is the current head coach of Benin. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 32% win rate across 31 matches, averaging 1.23 points per game.
Previous managers include Michel Dussuyer managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 12 wins from 29 matches (41% win rate). Didier Olle-Nicolle managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 2 wins from 6 matches (33% win rate).
Benin plays their home matches at Stade de l'Amitié in Cotonou, which has a capacity of 35,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Benin, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Benin to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
FIFA rank
92
Highest rank: 59(Apr 28, 2010)
Africa Cup of Nations
#
PL
W
D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
#
PL
W
D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
Africa Cup of Nations
#
PL
W
D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
#
PL
W
D
L
+/-
GD
PTS
Form
- Qualification next stage
- Possible qualification next stage
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
Benin is the men's national football team, currently ranked #92 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Cotonou, playing their home matches at Stade de l'Amitié. Follow Benin on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Junior Olaïtan has been the standout performer for Benin in league play this season with a rating of 6.98. Yohan Roche and Tamimou Ouorou have also impressed with ratings of 6.91 and 6.89 respectively.
Jodel Dossou leads Benin's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Yohan Roche has contributed 1.
Steve Mounié is the chief creator for Benin in league play with 1 assist this season.
Benin have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 10 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-3 loss to Burkina Faso. In the Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D, they faced a 0-1 loss to DR Congo, a 1-0 win against Botswana, and a 0-3 loss to Senegal. In the Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage, they faced a 1-3 loss to Egypt.
Recent results for Benin:
- November 18, 2025: Friendlies - 0-3 loss vs Burkina Faso
- December 23, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 0-1 loss at DR Congo
- December 27, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 1-0 win vs Botswana
- December 30, 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 0-3 loss vs Senegal
- January 5, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 1-3 loss at Egypt
Upcoming fixtures for Benin:
- March 31, 2026: Friendlies - vs Guinea
Benin currently sits in 3rd place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Grp. D) with 3 points from 3 matches (1W 0D 2L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 2 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 5 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 6 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Benin's squad consists of 28 players. Goalkeepers: Marcel Dandjinou (Benin), Saturnin Allagbé (Benin), Serge Obassa (Benin). Defenders: Rodrigue Fassinou (Benin), Tamimou Ouorou (Botev Vratsa), Yohan Roche (Petrolul Ploiesti), Olivier Verdon (Ludogorets Razgrad), Rachid Moumini (Benin), David Kiki (FCSB), Mohamed Tijani (Yverdon), Charlemagne Azongnitode (TPS). Midfielders: Attidjikou Samadou (Smouha SC), Mattéo Ahlinvi (Arsenal Tula), Hassane Imourane (Grasshopper), Mariano Ahouangbo (Gandzasar), Sessi D'Almeida (Benin), Junior Olaïtan (Beşiktaş), Dokou Dodo (Leixoes), Rodrigue Kossi (Hassania Agadir), Razack Rachidou (Benin), Gislain Ahoudo (AS Gabes), Adam Akimey (Helsingborg). Forwards: Steve Mounié (Alanyaspor), Aiyegun Tosin (Lorient), Rodolfo Aloko (Benin), Jodel Dossou (FC Victoria Rosport), Romaric Amoussou (ASEC Mimosas), Olatoundji Tessilimi (SJK).
Gernot Rohr is the current head coach of Benin. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 32% win rate across 31 matches, averaging 1.23 points per game.
Previous managers include Michel Dussuyer managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 12 wins from 29 matches (41% win rate). Didier Olle-Nicolle managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 2 wins from 6 matches (33% win rate).
Benin plays their home matches at Stade de l'Amitié in Cotonou, which has a capacity of 35,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Benin, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Benin to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.