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Mohamed Salah and Egypt need extra time to get past bruising Benin to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Egypt advanced to the AFCON quarterfinals on Monday with a 3-1 win over Benin, but they needed extra time to get there in a bruising encounter that saw the Cheetahs throw everything they had at Mohamed Salah and co.

Jan 5, 2026 · ESPN

Mounie hails 'absolute legend' Sessegnon as Benin's new gen writes AFCON history

"Stephane is the absolute legend of Benin football, and many young Beninois wanted to play for Benin because of him," Mounie told ESPN.

Dec 30, 2025 · ESPN

Nigeria's Super Falcons on the hunt for next title with WAFCON qualification

Just a few months after claiming a record 10th African title, Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the next edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, after a 3-1 aggregate win over Benin Republic.

Oct 29, 2025 · ESPN

Nigeria coach Justin Madugu defend decision to leave Washington Spirit's Gift Monday out of squad

After leaving out forward Gift Monday from a second squad on the bounce, Nigeria women's national team coach Justin Madugu insisted that the Washington Spirit forward remains firmly in his plans.

Oct 28, 2025 · ESPN

Washington Spirit's Gift Monday snubbed again by Nigeria, for Super Falcons' WAFCON qualifiers

Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday has again been left out of Nigeria's squad by head coach Justin Madugu, as the team prepares for their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic.

Oct 20, 2025 · ESPN