Benin Ready to Face Messi and Argentina After Victory Against Mauritania

Benin defeated Mauritania 2-1 in Abidjan during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Rodolfo Aloko scoring twice. Coach Gernot Rohr expressed relief but criticized the refereeing, especially two penalties awarded to Mauritania. With 4 points, Benin is tied for first place in Group F with Burkina Faso, ahead of Mauritania and Central African Republic. On October 6, Lionel Messi will play his final international match for Argentina in Buenos Aires.