Story byAFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat KenyaFoot AfricaTue, March 3, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC·1 min readThe Amazons miss out on the tournament kicking off March 17AFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat KenyaCôte d'Ivoire invited Benin and Kenya to take part in a mini friendly tournament as part of preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. On Monday, the Amazons overcame Kenya with a convincing 2-0 victory. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Amazons wrapped up the tournament on a high. After a narrow 2-1 defeat against the hosts in their opening match, Benin bounced back to secure a 2-0 win over Kenya on Monday at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium. This victory carries extra significance: despite missing out on qualification for the main tournament, the Amazons managed to outplay a side that will be competing on the continental stage.