Cotonou, is the largest city and economic centre of Benin.
The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced Zimbabwe as host. Just like in 1998, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four.
Bendel Insurance Football Club, also known as Insurance of Benin Football Club, is a soccer club based in Benin City, Nigeria. They were originally known as the Vipers of Benin. Their venue is Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, which has a capacity of 20,000.
Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament was staged at four venues around Ghana between 20 January and 10 February 2008.
Estádio Municipal Edelfride Palhares da Costa, formerly Estádio Municipal de Benguela is a multi-use stadium in Benguela, Angola.
The Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Originally known as Ogbe Stadium, it is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Bendel Insurance FC. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people It is named after the two-time Governor of the old Bendel State, Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia. In Feb. 2009, the stadium was banned by the National League for having an unsafe, below-standard playing surface.
Stade René Pleven d'Akpakpa is a multi-use stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is used as the home stadium of Requins de l'Atlantique FC. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 people.
Stade Charles de Gaulle is a multi-use stadium in Porto-Novo, Benin named after Charles de Gaulle. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is used as the home stadium of AS Dragons FC de l'Ouémé, Aiglons FC. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 people.
Association football, or soccer, is the most popular sport in Benin. Governed by the Benin Football Federation, the Benin national football team joined both FIFA and CAF in 1969 as Dahomey. Dahomey became Benin in 1975.
Stade Municipal is a multi-use stadium in Porto-Novo, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of AS Porto Novo of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 spectators.
Stade Municipal de Parakou is a multi-use stadium in Parakou, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Dynamo Unacob FC de Parakou and Buffles du Borgou FC of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 8,000 spectators.
Benin – China relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Benin and the People's Republic of China. Relations first established bilateral relations in November 1964. In January 1966, Benin recognized the Republic of China (Taiwan) and withdrew relations from the People's Republic. Benin and PR China reestablished relations in 1972 under the regime of Mathieu Kérékou in Benin. Benin and PR China regularly exchanged high level visits, with Kérékou personally visiting Beijing in 1976, 1986 and 1998. Relations have focused on commercial development. Since 1972, Benin has supported PR China's One China Policy.
Stade Municipal de Avrankou is a multi-use stadium in Avrankou, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Avrankou Omnisport FC of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
Stade Goho is a multi-use stadium in Abomey, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Dynamo Abomey F.C. of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 7,500 spectators.
Stade Gbegamey is a multi-use stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Mambas Noirs FC of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
Stade Municipal de Djougou is a multi-use stadium in Djougou, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Panthères FC of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 3,400 spectators.
Stade Municipal de Bohicon is a multi-use stadium in Bohicon, Benin. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Tonnerre d'Abomey FC of the Benin Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.
