World Cup qualifiers: Benin Republic set to deny Nigeria, reveal squad to face Bafana

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:54 - 10 March 2025

Benin has announced squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe

The Benin national team has unveiled its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe.

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Manager Gernot Rohr has named a strong team, including Bundesliga star Steve Mounie of FC Augsburg.

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Benin will face Zimbabwe before taking on Bafana Bafana on March 25. The match against Bafana Bafana will be crucial, as both teams are currently tied on seven points in Group C, along with Rwanda, after four matches.

A win against Zimbabwe would boost Benin Republic's chances and jeopardize Nigeria's World Cup qualification hopes.

🚨📑 La liste des Guépards du Bénin sélectionnés pour les matchs de qualification à la Coupe du Monde 2026 🆚 le Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 (20/03) et 🆚 l'Afrique du Sud 🇿🇦 (25/03) vient d’être dévoilée par le sélectionneur Gernot Rohr.#AllezLesGuépards 🐆🇧🇯 pic.twitter.com/W886F57XAl
— Bénin Football 🇧🇯🐆 (@FootballBenin) March 10, 2025

The winner of Group C will earn direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With the stakes high, Benin's squad selection is expected to play a significant role in determining their chances of advancing to the World Cup.

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Bafana Bafana, meanwhile, will face Lesotho on March 21 before travelling to take on Benin. With the group stages heating up, fans can expect intense competition as teams battle for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.