Benin News

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Omotoyossi has no regrets over playing for Benin

Soccernet staff | February, 16 2010

Nigerian striker Razak Omotoyossi says he has no regrets over his decision to play for Benin despite the country dismissing the coaching staff and all the players after the African Nations Cup.

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Benin dismiss boss and players after ANC failure

February, 8 2010

Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has been sacked along with his technical and playing staff following their failure at the recently-concluded African Nations Cup.

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Tinhan turns down chance to play for Benin

January, 2 2010

Grenoble midfielder Jonathan Tinhan has turned down a call-up from Benin to play at the African Nations Cup finals after just one senior game.

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Ghana officials play down match-fixing allegations

January, 26 2008

Former Ghana international and tournament official Anthony Baffoe does not believe the African Nations Cup has been targeted by match fixers.

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CAF want affidavit of bribery claims from Benin

January, 25 2008

The Confederation of African Football has told Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch he has 24 hours to sign an affidavit confirming his allegation of a bribery attempt at the African Nations Cup finals.

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Uncapped Rouga gets call-up to Benin's squad

January, 13 2008

Benin have named uncapped Achille Rouga from Stade Rennes in their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals.

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Benin call up retired player for ANC

January, 6 2008

Swiss-born defender Alain Gaspoz has been included in Benin's preliminary list of 26 players for the African Nations Cup finals later this month despite ending his professional career at the end of last season.

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Troussier confirms approach from Benin

November, 8 2007

Former Japan World Cup coach Philippe Troussier has been approached by Benin to take charge of their team in the African Nations Cup, the Frenchman said on Thursday.

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Mali and Benin qualify for African Nations Cup

October, 13 2007

Striker Frederic Kanoute led Mali into the African Nations Cup finals with the opening goal in a decisive 2-0 away win over Togo in Lome on Friday.

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Codjo takes over as coach of Benin

July, 26 2005

Edme Codjo has been named as the new coach of Benin, making him the fifth man to hold the position since African group phase qualifiers began for the 2006 World Cup a little over a year ago.

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