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Egypt advanced to the AFCON quarterfinals on Monday with a 3-1 win over Benin, but they needed extra time to get there in a bruising encounter that saw the Cheetahs throw everything they had at Mohamed Salah and co.

"Stephane is the absolute legend of Benin football, and many young Beninois wanted to play for Benin because of him," Mounie told ESPN.

Just a few months after claiming a record 10th African title, Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the next edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after a 3-1 aggregate win over Benin Republic.

After leaving out forward Gift Monday from a second squad on the bounce, Nigeria women's national team coach Justin Madugu insisted that the Washington Spirit forward remains firmly in his plans.

Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday has again been left out of Nigeria's squad by head coach Justin Madugu, as the team prepares for their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic.

Colin Udoh reveals the role he played in 'helping' Nigeria secure a World Cup play-off place after their 4-0 win over Benin.

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong and coach Eric Sekou Chelle both admit the Super Eagles will need a miracle to qualify for next year's World Cup, but they insist that miracle is one that they have earned.

There's still so much up for grabs across the nine groups for Africa's sides, with only two teams -- Morocco and Tunisia -- guaranteed to take their place among the elite in North America next year.

Benin coach Gernot Rohr says that his team's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains 'very difficult' despite being handed top spot in their qualifying group after South Africa were docked three points by FIFA.

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arbitrator Raymond Hack has slammed SAFA for their response to the three-point deduction for fielding the ineligible Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.