FIFA Days June 2026: Benin loses to Togo (5-1) after draw with Niger – La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Benin
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FIFA Days June 2026: Benin loses to Togo (5-1) after draw with Niger – La Nouvelle Tribune

Benin suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Togo on June 9, 2026 at the El Bachir Stadium in Morocco. The Guépards took the lead through Felipe Santos in the 6th minute, but an own goal by Mohamed Tijani leveled the score before halftime. In the second half, Komlavi (57'), Denkey (73'), and Laba (87') scored four additional goals for the Éperviers. This loss follows a 1-1 draw against Niger on June 5, leaving a worrying dynamic ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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