| Benin | |||
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| Information | |||
| Association | Fédération Béninoise de Handball | ||
| Colours | |||
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| Results | |||
| African Championship | |||
| Appearances | 1 (First in 1996 ) | ||
| Best result | 9th (1996) | ||
| Last updated on Unknown. | |||
The Benin national handball team is the national handball team of Benin.
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