Benin Announce Squad for Final World Cup Qualifiers

Benin coach Gernot Rohr unveiled the squad on Friday, October 3, 2025, for their final two 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria.

Striker Tosin Aiyégoun returns after recovering from injury, while Kossi Rodrigue and Rodrigue Fassinou rejoin the group after missing the previous training camp.

The Cheetahs will face Rwanda on October 10 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali before concluding their qualifying campaign with a crucial match against Nigeria on October 14.

Here is the full squad below:

Goalkeepers: Marcel Dandjinou, Saturnin Allagbé Kassifa, Serge Obassa

Defenders: David Kiki, Cédric Hountondji, Rodrigue Fassinou, Tamimou Ouorou, Yohan Roche, Mohamed Tijani, Olivier Verdon

Midfielders: Mattéo Ahlinvi, Mariano Ahouangbo, Samadou Attidjikù, Sessi d’Almeida, Dodo Dokou, Imourane Hassane, Rodrigue Kossi

Forwards: Romaric Amoussou, Jodel Dossou, Andreas WE Hountondji, Steve Mounié, Junior Olaïtan, Razack Rachidou, Olatoundji Tessilimi, Tosin Aiyégoun

Rohr trusts this group to compete strongly in their final fixtures as Benin chase qualification.

The coach believes the mix of experienced players and new energy gives the Cheetahs the strength they need to fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup.