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Bafana
sport

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Bafana off to a winning start

Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana

‘You were cold towards them’: Minister of Sport puts Bafana Bafana on blast

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he can’t underestimate less-fancied teams such as Benin and Rwanda. Image Source: (@SAFA/Twitter)
Bafana Bafana

Bafana’s Broos can’t underestimate less fancied Benin

Bafana
Bafana Bafana

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Bafana off to a winning start

Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana

‘You were cold towards them’: Minister of Sport puts Bafana Bafana on blast

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he can’t underestimate less-fancied teams such as Benin and Rwanda. Image Source: (@SAFA/Twitter)
Bafana Bafana

Bafana’s Broos can’t underestimate less fancied Benin

Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau says unfair criticism is hurting them as players. Image Source: (@Springboks/Twitter)
Soccer

Bafana striker: Unfair criticism on Bafana ‘hurts us’

By Phumzile Ngcatshe15-11-2023 15:06

Bafana Bafana stiker and vice-skipper Percy Tau says the unfair criticism on the national team hurts them as players.

Bafana
Premier Soccer League

NO EXCUSE!! Bafana should still beat Benin and Rwanda even with injuries

By Eliot Mahlase15-11-2023 14:44

Bafana will be without key players when they face Benin and Rwanda in back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the coming days.

Benin blaze killed at least 34.
Africa News

Devastating fire at illegal fuel depot in Benin claims 34 lives

By Agence France-Presse25-09-2023 16:42

At slightest 34 individuals kicked the bucket in Benin close Nigeria’s border when a booty fuel terminal detonated into flares.

Two people have been killed and 10 injured as fans flock to a football match against Senegal at a stadium in Benin.
Soccer

Benin-Senegal match leaves two dead, more injured

By Agence France-Presse20-06-2023 10:07

Two people have been killed and 10 injured as fans flock to a football match against Senegal at a stadium in Benin.

Benin election
Africa News

Benin opposition rejects results of parliament vote

By Agence France-Presse12-01-2023 13:23

Benin’s main opposition on Thursday rejected the results of this week’s parliamentary election, claiming vote buying and fraud allowed allies of President Patrice Talon to win a majority of legislature seats.

Benin art
Art and Artists

‘Benin art yesterday and today’ exhibits returned historic artworks

By AFP20-02-2022 14:41

Benin hosted an exhibition of historic artworks returned by France last year, over a century after they were stolen.

Tragedy: Six killed in norther
Africa News

Tragedy: Six killed in northern Benin ambush

By Agence France-Presse10-02-2022 09:50

Five park rangers and a soldier have been killed in an ambush in a wildlife reserve in northern Benin near the border with Burkina Faso and Niger, its management said Wednesday.

Benin soldiers killed in jihad
Africa News

Benin soldiers killed in jihadist attack in north: military sources

By Agence France-Presse03-12-2021 22:35

“We lost two of our men,” said one Benin military official after the post in Porga in Atacora region was attacked in the early hours

Benin project turns waste fabr
Africa News

Benin project turns waste fabric into recycled ‘gold’

By Agence France-Presse12-11-2021 21:44

Braiding the pieces of waste fabric to make objects has changed the lives of the workers, most of whom use crutches or wheelchairs

Tears, dance as Benin welcomes
Africa News

Tears, dance as Benin welcomes back looted treasures from France

By Agence France-Presse10-11-2021 23:04

French lawmakers last year passed a bill allowing Paris to return artefacts to both Benin and Senegal, another former French colony

Benin artist condemns ‘hypocri
Africa News

Benin artist condemns ‘hypocrisy’ of leaders on climate

By Agence France-Presse28-10-2021 11:09

In Benin, for example, there have been improvements in waste management in the country’s cities in the past 5 years

West Africa’s Benin votes to l
Africa News

West Africa’s Benin votes to legalise abortion

By Agence France-Presse21-10-2021 18:04

“In Benin, nearly 200 women die each year as the result of abortion complications,” said health minister Benjamin Hounkpatin

Nigeria eyes July 2022 for ret
Art and Artists

Nigeria eyes July 2022 for return of looted bronzes from Germany

By AFP16-09-2021 07:28

Nigeria plans to build a museum in Benin City where it hopes to house the bronzes which are highly regarded works of African art.

benin bronzes germany
Art and Artists

Benin Bronzes: Germany to return looted treasures to Nigeria in 2022

By AFP30-04-2021 01:35

Germany plans to hand back ancient pillaged artworks known as the Benin bronzes to Nigeria in 2022.

Gueye sengal 2019 africa cup of nations
Soccer

Senegal 1-0 Benin: Idrissa Gueye’s goal as it happened

By Alexis Haden10-07-2019 17:04

A single goal from Idrissa Gueye helped Senegal to a 1-0 win over Benin and secured their first Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in 13 years.

senegal vs benin 2019 africa cup of nations
Soccer

Senegal vs Benin: Prediction, head-to-head, scores and TV stream

By Alexis Haden09-07-2019 18:52

Benin’s Squirrels face Mane’s Senegal in the last eight at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Here’s what you need to know.

red card benin vs morocco
Soccer

Morocco vs Benin: Cards like Christmas courts controversy

By Alexis Haden05-07-2019 20:37

A red card in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match between Benin and Morocco capped a mad first game in the last 16 fixtures.

benin vs morocco 2019 africa cup of nations
Soccer

Morocco vs Benin: Squirrels go nuts, penalty misses and the red card – as it happened

By Alexis Haden05-07-2019 19:20

Benin stunned Africa Cup of Nations title contenders Morocco on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time after a 1-1 draw in Cairo on Friday..

herve renard morocco
Soccer

Morocco vs Benin: Prediction, head-to-head, score and TV stream

By Alexis Haden04-07-2019 10:32

Morocco and Benin battle for a place in the last eight of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Here’s what you need to know.

benin 2019 africa cup of nations
Soccer

Benin 0-0 Cameroon: As it happened

By Alexis Haden02-07-2019 16:45

Cameroon’s title defence faces a stiff challenge in the last 16. They’ll face Nigeria after a stalemate against Benin in their final group game.

cameroon afcon strike 2019
Soccer

Benin vs Cameroon: Prediction, head-to-head, score and TV stream

By Alexis Haden01-07-2019 21:07

Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon can cement top spot in Group F as they play Benin. Here’s what you need to know.

ghana africa cup of nations 2019
Soccer

Ghana 2-2 Benin – Africa Cup of Nations 2019 goals and the red card – as it happened

By Digital Editors25-06-2019 22:05

Benin proved that squirrels are indeed strong while Ghana did their best to bring the drama when the two sides clashed at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

ghana vs benin africa cup of nations 2019 starting xi
Soccer

Ghana vs Benin Starting XI: Ayew brothers start, Gyan benched – reports

By Alexis Haden25-06-2019 17:16

Ghana’s starting XI vs Benin for their opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match has been revealed – and it’s thrown up a few surprises.

ghana africa cup of nations 2019
Soccer

Benin vs Ghana: Time, prediction, head-to-head and TV stream

By Alexis Haden25-06-2019 04:12

Ghana and Benin wrap up the Africa Cup of Nations action on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about this match.

afcon groups results fixtures
Soccer

Afcon Group F: Teams, fixtures, standings and results

By Digital Editors21-06-2019 15:04

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is a continental showpiece. You can keep up with the news from Group F right here.

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