Benin announce preliminary squad for AFCON 2025
Benin are set to make their fifth appearance in the competition.
Manager Gernot Rohr has released the preliminary roster of the Benin Cheetahs ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The final squad will be revealed following a training session in Morocco.
The Cheetahs will convene for a training camp in Morocco, following which the definitive roster of players for AFCON will be revealed.
They are making their fifth appearance in the regional showpiece. Under the skilled supervision of Gernot Rohr, Benin are set to confront Africa’s top title.
Gernot Rohr, who was recruited in February 2023, has swiftly rejuvenated their football. The German-French tactician brings his abundance of experience, having already managed Nigeria to a third-place result at the 2019 AFCON and Gabon to the quarter-finals in 2012.
They clinched their spot in Morocco by placing second in Group D of the qualifiers, alongside Nigeria, Rwanda, and Libya.
They topped Rwanda on goal differential after the two teams finished with 8 points. Benin’s ability to achieve results under pressure has been very important in their comeback to the continental scene. Benin are in group D and will start their trophy quest on 23rd December against DR Congo.
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Benin preliminary squad for AFCON 2025
Goalkeepers: DANDJINOU Marcel, ALLAGBE Kassifa Saturnin, OBASSA Serge
Defenders: ATTIDIJIKOU Samadou, AZONGNI Tode Charlemagne, FASSINOU Rodrigue, KIKI David, MOUMINI Rachid, OUOROU Tamimou, YOHAN Roche, TIJANI Mohamed, VERDON Olivier
Midfielders: AHLINVI Mattéo, AHO Oungbo Mariano, AHOUDO Gislain, D’ALMEIDA Sessi, DOKOU Dodo, HASSANE Imourane, KOSSI Rodrigue
Forwards: AKIMEY Adam, ALOKO Rodolfo, AMOUSSOU Romaric, DOSSOU Jodel, HOUNTONDJI Andreas, MOUNIÉ Steve, OLAÏTAN Junior, RACHIDOU Razack, SANTOS Felipe, TESSILIMI Olatoundji, TOSIN Aiyegun
How many times have Benin won the AFCON trophy?
They have never won the competition.
How many appearances have they made in the competition?
This will be their fifth appearance in the competition.
Which AFCON 2025 group are they in?
They are in group D.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.