Benin women's national football team

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Benin
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Association Benin Football Federation
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation WAFU (West Africa)
Head coach Vacant
Captain None
Most caps Unknown
Top scorerBouraïma Bathily (1)
Home stadium Stade de l'Amitié
FIFA code BEN
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 152 Steady2.svg (16 August 2024) [1]
Highest96 (September 2006)
Lowest152 (December 2023 – August 2024)
First international
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 1–0 Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg
(Benin; 19 February 2006)
Biggest win
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 1–0 Malawi  Flag of Malawi.svg
(Benin; 19 February 2006)
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 3–2 Guinea  Flag of Guinea.svg
(Dakar, Senegal; 17 May 2006)
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 3–2 (a.e.t.) Ivory Coast  Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg
(Dakar, Senegal; 21 May 2006)
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 3–2 Guinea-Bissau  Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg
(Cotonou, Benin; 18 July 2023)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 5–1 Benin  Flag of Benin.svg
(Dakar, Senegal; 19 May 2006)

The Benin women's national football team represents Benin in international women's football. It is governed by the Benin Football Federation. It never reached the African Championship or the World Cup finals.

Contents

Benin's participation in the African Championships consists of only one qualification tournament, in 2006. Benin beat Malawi at home, and therefore moved through the first qualification round. They then drew 1–1 with Ivory Coast, and won in a penalty shootout. In the second round, Benin met Mali, and lost both matches.

Benin also entered the 2008 African Championships, but then pulled out before the tournament began. Their 2006 home defeat to Mali was therefore the last match Benin has played in so far.

History

2006 African Women's Championship

The national team of Benin played its first match against Malawi on February 19, 2006; in the qualifying tournament of the 2006 African Women's Championship, which was held in Nigeria. Benin won the match by a score of 1–0, but the goalscorer was unknown. The second leg was played on February 26, 2006; this time it ended with a 0–0 draw. Benin advanced to the First Round due to an aggregate score of 1–0. In the First Round, Benin was paired with Ivory Coast and drew both matches by scores of 1–1. In the second match when it was still 1–1 after extra time, Benin won in a penalty shoot-out by a score of 4–3 and they advanced to the Second Round. In the Second Round, Benin met Mali. In the first leg, on July 22, 2006; Benin lost the match 3–1, and their only goal in the game was scored by Bouraïma Bathily, the only known goalscorer for Benin. The second leg, played on August 6, 2006, was a 1–0 loss and also so far the last match that Benin played, in which they lost by one goal. Thus, Benin was eliminated from the tournament by an aggregate score of 4–1.

2008 Olympic Games qualifying

Benin was paired with Namibia in the preliminary round for the 2008 Olympic Games Football Tournament in China, but they withdrew.

2008 African Women's Championship

Once again Benin withdrew from a tournament, after being paired with Guinea in the First Round of the 2008 African Women's Championship qualification. The tournament was held in Equatorial Guinea.

2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Benin did not qualify for the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Team image

Nicknames

The Benin women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the " ".[ clarification needed ]

Home stadium

The Benin women's national football team plays their home matches at the Stade de l'Amitié.

Rivalries

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Partial results are shown in parentheses.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2023

9 July 2023 (2023-07-09) Friendly Benin  Flag of Benin.svg1–4Flag of Burkina Faso.svg  Burkina Faso Cotonou, Benin
15:30  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
14 July 2023 (2023-07-14) 2024 Olympic qualifying Guinea-Bissau  Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg2–2Flag of Benin.svg  Benin Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Stadium: Estádio 24 de Setembro
18 July 2023 (2023-07-18) 2024 Olympic qualifying Benin  Flag of Benin.svg3–2
(5–4 agg.)
Flag of Guinea-Bissau.svg  Guinea-Bissau Cotonou, Benin
Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Note: Benin won 5–4 on aggregate.
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 2nd leg DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg2–1Flag of Benin.svg  Benin Kinshasa, DR Congo
15:30  UTC+1 Report (FECOFA)
Stadium: Stade des Martyrs
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) 2024 AFWCON qualification First round 1st leg Benin  Flag of Benin.svg1–2
(2–4 agg.)
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo Cotonou, Benin
17:00  UTC+1
Report (FECOFA) Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
Note: DR Congo won 4–2 on aggregate.
27 October 2023 (2023-10-27) 2024 Olympic qualifying Benin  Flag of Benin.svg0–3Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana Cotonou
18:00  UTC+1 Report
Stadium: Stade de l'Amitié
31 October 2023 (2023-10-31) 2024 Olympic qualifying Ghana  Flag of Ghana.svg2–0
(5–0 agg.)
Flag of Benin.svg  Benin Accra
Stadium: Accra Sports Stadium
Note: Ghana won 5–0 on aggregate

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 1 July 2023
PositionNameRef.
Head coach Flag of Benin.svg Immaculée Agbakou [2]
Assistant coach Flag of Benin.svg Frédéric Hounkponou

Manager history

Players

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Diane Ogoun Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Inter FC Abidjan
161 GK Sourakatou Allassané Flag of Benin.svg Ainvonvi FC
221 GK Milhad Sadikou (2003-08-01) 1 August 2003 (age 21) Flag of France.svg Auxerre
1 GK Larissa Godui Flag of Gabon.svg OyemFC

112 DF Léa Fachinan (2001-06-05) 5 June 2001 (age 23) Flag of France.svg Clermont
152 DF Kadidjath Orou Karo Flag of Benin.svg Elite FC
102 DF Olivia Awonon Flag of Benin.svg Naja FC
252 DF Rachidatou Moumouni Flag of Benin.svg Naja FC
052 DF Dalilath Amadou Flag of Benin.svg Sam Nelly
052 DF Damilola Okpara Flag of Benin.svg ASSABA
42 DF Saoudath Imorou Flag of Benin.svg Elite AC
42 DF Cathérine Challa Flag of Benin.svg DYnamique FC
32 DF Laura Abikou Flag of Benin.svg
212 DF Faridatou Mama Flag of Benin.svg Espoir FC

103 MF Noélie Abamon (2002-12-25) 25 December 2002 (age 21) Flag of France.svg Clermont
63 MF Yasminath Djibril Flag of Benin.svg Ainonvi
143 MF Ziadath Boukari Flag of Benin.svg AS Gamia
63 MF Lucienne Zohoungbogbo Flag of Benin.svg Espoir FC
53 MF Martine Hessanon Flag of Benin.svg
83 MF Valentine Clotoe Flag of Benin.svg Sam Nelly
83 MF Mistourath Seibou Flag of Benin.svg AS Gamia

94 FW Yolande Gnammi Flag of Morocco.svg Club Raja
124 FW Kadidjatou Imorou Flag of Benin.svg Elite AC
174 FW Aude Gbedjissi (1998-12-08) 8 December 1998 (age 25) Flag of France.svg Lens
124 FW Germaine Honfo Flag of Benin.svg AS TRP

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to a Benin squad in the past 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Aurélie N'Kouanti Flag of Benin.svg Sam Nellyv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
GK Rafiato Kinno Flag of Benin.svg Ainvonvi FCv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023

DF Edwige Kokodoko Flag of Benin.svg Naja FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
DF Awaou Chitou Flag of Benin.svg Ainonvi FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
DF Nourath Lamidi Flag of Benin.svg AS Galaxiev. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
DF Noëlle Amouzoun (1998-12-02) 2 December 1998 (age 25) Flag of France.svg ES162024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament
DF Jocelyne Techri Flag of Benin.svg AS Gamiav. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023
DF Abibath Zato Flag of Benin.svg Elite FCv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023
DF Lamato Assamou Flag of Benin.svg AS Gamiav. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023
DF Claudine Tossou Flag of Benin.svg Ainonvi FCv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023

MF Pamela Dahou Flag of Benin.svg Dynamique FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
MF Pierrette Chigblo Flag of Benin.svg Cefos FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
MF Marguerite Ahouassou Flag of Benin.svg AS USMAv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023
MF Ruth Hounhoue Flag of Benin.svg Dynamique FCv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023
MF Leitlatou Affo Flag of Benin.svg v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023
MF Merveille Zinsou Flag of Benin.svg Naja FCv. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo, 26 September 2023

FW Yvette Saizonou Flag of Benin.svg AS USMAv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
FW Rachidath Moumouni Flag of Benin.svg Naja FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
FW Mael Kassi Flag of Benin.svg Dynamique FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
FW Gloria Zanmenou Flag of Benin.svg Naja FCv. Flag of Togo.svg  Togo, 22 February 2023
FW Edwige kedokpo Flag of Benin.svg Cefos FC2024 CAF Women's Olympic qualifying tournament

Records

Individual records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 6 September 2021.

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup
YearResultGPWD*LGFGAGD
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of the United States.svg 1999 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Did not qualify-------
Flag of Germany.svg 2011 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Did Not Enter-------
Flag of France.svg 2019 Did not qualify-------
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Did not qualify-------
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determined-------
Total0/10-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 Did Not Enter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 Withdrew
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 Did Not Enter
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
Flag of France.svg 2024
Flag of the United States.svg 2028 To be determined
Total0/9000000

Africa Women Cup of Nations

Africa Women Cup of Nations
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
1991 Did Not Enter
1995
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1998
Flag of South Africa.svg 2000
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2002
Flag of South Africa.svg 2004
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2006 Did not qualify
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2008 Withdrew
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 Did Not Enter
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2012
Flag of Namibia.svg 2014
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2016
Flag of Ghana.svg 2018
Flag placeholder.svg 2020 Cancelled
Flag of Morocco.svg 2022 Did not qualify
Flag of Morocco.svg 2024 Did not qualify
Total0/14------

African Games

African Games
YearResultMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGFGA
Flag of Nigeria.svg 2003 Did Not Enter
Flag of Algeria.svg 2007
Flag of Mozambique.svg 2011
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019
Flag of Ghana.svg 2023 To be determined
Total0/5000000

WAFU Women's Cup record

WAFU Zone B Women's Cup
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2018 did not enter
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2019
TotalGroup Stage1/13003117

Head-to-head record

As of 5 November 2014
AgainstPlayedWonDrawnLostGFGAGD
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 100112−1
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea 100123−1
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea 110032+1
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  Ivory Coast 312054+1
Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi 211010+1
Flag of Mali.svg  Mali 200214−3
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal 100115−4
Total113351420−6

Honours

Continental

Regional

See also

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  2. "Bénin : Immaculée Agbakou, sélectionneure de l'équipe nationale olympique féminine". 4 July 2023.
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