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AFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat Kenya

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.

AFCON 2026 preparations: Benin defeat Kenya

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Key Highlights

  • The result is a testament to the notable progress of women's football in Benin. The final clash of this international preparation tournament in Abidjan will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with Côte d'Ivoire facing Kenya at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, with kickoff set for 19:00 GMT.
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