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Benin Coach's One Concern Ahead Of Bafana Clash

Benin Coach's One Concern Ahead Of Bafana Clash

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 20: Gernot Rohr, coach of Benin during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qualifier match between Zimbabwe and Benin at Moses Mabhida Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Benin will take on Bafana Bafana in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, but coach Gernot Rohr seeming has one concern for the game.

The Cheetahs moved top on Thursday after drawing 2-2 with Zimbabwe, before South Africa claimed top spot on a day later after defeating Lesotho.

Benin will be hosting Hugo Broos' men in Abidjan, Ivory Coast due to not having a FIFA-approved stadium, and Rohr feels the lack of home fans can play a role in the tie.

Read: Zimbabwe's Warning To Broos Bafana Ahead Of Benin Clash

"The most important game now is South Africa because we have eight points," Benin told reporters after the game. 

"Whatever is the result tomorrow, if we beat them next Tuesday, we will be in front of them.

"I think Rwanda will also have problems against the Super Eagles with a new coach and new motivation.

"The game next Tuesday is in Abidjan not in Benin like you know. Unfortunately, just like Zimbabwe, we must play away.

"But Zimbabwe is very close to South Africa and they have a lot of people here. And we don't have that atmosphere in Abidjan.

"It's not like here, with the fantastic public [fans] were pushing their team. But I'm happy because I saw a good football match and we took one point."

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