CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Benin relies on Olaitan and Tosin against Burkina Faso – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: France

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CAN 2027 Qualifiers: Benin relies on Olaitan and Tosin against Burkina Faso – La Nouvelle Tribune

Burkina Faso and Benin face off on September 25, 2026, in Ouagadougou for Group F of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Gernot Rohr, former coach of the Stallions, faces his former team. Benin, featuring Olaitan, Tosin, and Aloko in attack, aims to surprise a Burkinabè team missing captain Traoré. This match is part of the early contrasting results in the qualifiers, with Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and DR Congo performing well, while Tunisia was held to a draw by Uganda.

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