Benin Prepares for AFCON 2025 After World Cup Qualifying Loss

Benin is focused on making a strong impression at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco, aiming for their fifth tournament appearance after missing the last two editions. Assistant coach Tunde Adelakun seeks to channel inspiration from their best Afcon performance in 2019, where they reached the quarter-finals. The squad, led by captain Steve Mounie, is comprised of players who performed well in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Benin enters Group D, eager to overcome their recent disappointment of narrowly missing World Cup qualification and showcase their talent on the African stage.

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