Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has selected a 25-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, facing Zimbabwe on March 21 and South Africa on March 25. The squad includes teenage striker Candas Fiogbé and features players from various countries, although two players are absent due to injuries and one for disciplinary reasons.

Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced a 25-man squad to compete against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, specifically within Group C. The match is set to take place on March 21 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, followed by a home game against South Africa in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on March 25.

The squad features teenage striker Candas Fiogbé, who currently plays for Atalanta’s under-20 team in Italy. However, the team will be without two players, Aiyegun Tosin and Cédric Hountondji, due to injuries. Additionally, Olivier Verdon has been excluded from the squad for disciplinary reasons.

Among the 25 players selected, only two are based locally, while the remaining members come from clubs in 17 different countries across Europe and Africa. The squad breakdown includes:

Goalkeepers:
– Saturnin Allagbé (Botev Vratsa, Bulgaria)
– Marcel Dandjinou (JDR Stars, South Africa)
– Serges Obassa (Remo Stars, Nigeria)

Defenders:
– Moise Adilehou (Laval, France)
– Brandon Agounon (Châteauroux, France)
– Rodrigue Fassinou (Coton Sport, Benin)
– David Kiki (Steaua Bucharest, Romania)
– Rachid Moumini (Ayéma)
– Tamimou Ouorou (Hatta, United Arab Emirates)
– Yohan Roche (Petrolul 52, Romania)
– Rabiou Sankamao (Wydad Fès, Morocco)
– Mohamed Tijani (Yverdon Sport, Switzerland)

Midfielders:
– Mattéo Ahlinvi (Arsenal Tula, Russia)
– Mariano Ahouangbo (Soliman, Tunisia)
– Gislain Ahoudo (Gabès, Tunisia)
– Samadou Attidjikou (Al Masry, Egypt)
– Sessi d’Almeida (Apollon Limassol, Cyprus)
– Dodo Dokou (Smouha, Egypt)
– Imourane Hassane (Grasshoppers Zurich, Switzerland)

Forwards:
– Jodel Dossou (Victoria Rosport, Luxembourg)
– Candas Fiogbé (Atalanta, Italy)
– Andréas Hountondji (Standard Liège, Belgium)
– Steve Mounié (FC Augsburg, Germany)
– Junior Olaitan (Grenoble, France)
– Steve-Waren Traoré (Haka, Finland)

In summary, Coach Gernot Rohr has assembled a diverse 25-man squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Zimbabwe and South Africa. The inclusion of international players reflects a broad talent pool, despite the absence of key injured players and disciplinary exclusions. The squad highlights both youthful and seasoned professionals representing various clubs globally, showcasing the team’s potential as they aim for success in the qualifiers.

Original Source: www.soccer24.co.zw

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