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Benin Beat Botswana for Maiden Africa Cup of Nations Finals Win

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Dec 27 : Yohan ‌Roche scored a deflected winner as Benin claimed a first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 Group D success against Botswana in Rabat on Saturday.Benin move to three points from their opening two games, level with Senegal and Democratic Republic of Congo in the table See the Story

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Emotional moment as Tiwa Savage breaks down on stage while performing 'Somebody’s Son'

GistReel Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage had an emotional moment on stage while performing her hit song ‘Somebody’s Son’ at WeLoveYaFestival, Cotonou. In a video making rounds online, the award-winning artiste was seen struggling to hold back tears as she sang, briefly pausing to compose herself before continuing the performance. The emotional moment left many fans in the audience deeply moved. Fans both at the venue and online reacted emotionally,…See the Story

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Rohr celebrates Benin first-ever AFCON win - Score Nigeria

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said Benin historic first-ever AFCON win over Botswana has boosted their chances of reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. Benin pipped Botswana 1-0 today after they fell by the same scoreline in their opening group game against DR Congo. “We’re happy, it’s a historic victory because Benin had never won a match in the Africa Cup of Nations in their four appearances,” Rohr said. “It’s the first o…See the Story

FBBa: Aubin Assogba Re-elected for New Term - Archysport

‎The Beninese badminton family renewed its management team this Saturday, December 27, 2025 after four years of management by President Aubin Assogba at the head of the Beninese Badminton Federation (FBBa). The message is clear among the associations and their delegates, “We do not change the team that wins”. It is with this thought that the 25 delegates present at the elective general assembly of this Saturday, December 27, 2025 renewed their c…Benin · Benin Read Article

Steve Mounié: "We Have the Opportunity to Write a Nice Page of Beninese Football, We Can Finish First of the Group and We'll Go Get that..."

(wiwsport) - Beninese striker and captain Steve Mounié presented himself at a press conference this Monday before the meeting of the third day against Senegal this Tuesday. After tearing off their first victory in the final phase of the African Cup against Botswana, Benin has its destiny in hand in group D. Thirds behind the [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site #1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com). Source arti…Cotonou · Cotonou Read Article

Benin: First Days of Campaign for the Legislative Elections of 11 January

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The campaign started three days ago in Benin. On 11 January, Beninese voters will go to the polls to elect their representatives in a double legislative and communal elections. Three parties are qualified for the local elections. The moderate opposition of the Forces Cauris for an emerging Benin (FCBE) and the two parties of the majority, the Union Progressiveiste le Renouveau (UPR) and the Bloc Republican (BR). Five parties, including the Democ…Benin · Benin Read Article

Emotional moment as Tiwa Savage breaks down on stage while performing 'Somebody’s Son'

End of the Curse. Benin Secured Its First Victory in the Tournament After Five Can Tournaments.

December 27, 2025 ✅ African Cup of Nations. Madness: Benin secured its first victory in the tournament after five AFN tournaments. The victory over Botswana was Benin's first since participating in... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-FootballAfrican Cup of Nations · Benin Read Article

Rohr celebrates Benin first-ever AFCON win - Score Nigeria

Can2025: Benin Breaks Glass Ceiling in Rabat

This is all the more impressive since Benin had already crossed the first lap, reaching the quarter finals in 2019 in Egypt, their best performance. During this edition, Benin made three draws against Ghana (2-2), Guinea-Bissau (0-0) and Cameroon (0-0) and qualified for the eighth finals as one of the four best teams. The Guépards (who then had the nickname of the Squirrels) qualified for the quarter finals, but at the end of the shoot-in sessio…Benin · Benin Read Article

Basketball tournament in Cotonou unites West African youth beyond borders

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The third edition of The Last Last, a regional basketball event organized by the association The Future, has brought together teams from Benin, Togo, Nigeria and Ghana in the economic capital of Cotonou, celebrating sport as a powerful tool for unity across West Africa.Basketball · Cotonou Read Article

Benin: the New "Starred" High Ranks Who Saved in Extremis Talon From the Shipwreck

Without them, the Patrice Talon regime would have come out through the small door and a military transition of "Tigri" ideology would be currently on the march in Cotonou or Porto-Novo. By their effectiveness and respect for the military oath, they were able to "abort the putsch" of 07 December and dislocate Pascal Tigri and his mutine elements.Cotonou · Cotonou Read Article

Benin Beat Botswana for Maiden Africa Cup of Nations Finals Win

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Benin Beat Botswana for Maiden Africa Cup of Nations Finals Win

Emotional moment as Tiwa Savage breaks down on stage while performing 'Somebody’s Son'

Rohr celebrates Benin first-ever AFCON win - Score Nigeria

FBBa: Aubin Assogba Re-elected for New Term - Archysport

Steve Mounié: "We Have the Opportunity to Write a Nice Page of Beninese Football, We Can Finish First of the Group and We'll Go Get that..."

Benin: First Days of Campaign for the Legislative Elections of 11 January

Emotional moment as Tiwa Savage breaks down on stage while performing 'Somebody’s Son'

End of the Curse. Benin Secured Its First Victory in the Tournament After Five Can Tournaments.

Rohr celebrates Benin first-ever AFCON win - Score Nigeria

Can2025: Benin Breaks Glass Ceiling in Rabat

Basketball tournament in Cotonou unites West African youth beyond borders

Benin: the New "Starred" High Ranks Who Saved in Extremis Talon From the Shipwreck

Benin Beat Botswana for Maiden Africa Cup of Nations Finals Win

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FBBa: Aubin Assogba Re-elected for New Term - Archysport

Steve Mounié: "We Have the Opportunity to Write a Nice Page of Beninese Football, We Can Finish First of the Group and We'll Go Get that..."

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Emotional moment as Tiwa Savage breaks down on stage while performing 'Somebody’s Son'

End of the Curse. Benin Secured Its First Victory in the Tournament After Five Can Tournaments.

Rohr celebrates Benin first-ever AFCON win - Score Nigeria

Can2025: Benin Breaks Glass Ceiling in Rabat

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Benin: the New "Starred" High Ranks Who Saved in Extremis Talon From the Shipwreck

Benin Beat Botswana for Maiden Africa Cup of Nations Finals Win

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