Benin: Wadagni urges companies to accelerate work at Mathieu Kérékou Stadium

Benin's President Romuald Wadagni made a surprise visit on October 1, 2026, to the construction site of the Mathieu Kérékou Stadium, emphasizing the need to speed up the work while maintaining quality standards. He instructed to remove technical blockages and secure homologation to host the final qualification matches for CAN 2027. The modernization efforts include technical installations, changing rooms, and playing areas, following CAF disqualification for non-compliance. A new CAF inspection is expected for international match approval, and a project for an Olympic swimming pool within the stadium has been announced.