Benin: Sessi d’Almeida will wear the armband against Burkina Faso – La Nouvelle Tribune

Benin's captain, Steve Mounié, is absent due to injury, and Sessi d’Almeida will wear the armband for the first time. D’Almeida, a 30-year-old midfielder with 46 caps, confirmed his new responsibility at the pre-match press conference. The match against Burkina Faso, part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, takes place on September 25, 2026, in Ouagadougou, with several key players absent due to injuries or suspension.