AFCON 2025Q: Gernot Rohr unveils Squad for Benin Republic vs Nigeria clash

Benin Republic’s national football team, the Cheetahs, led by head coach Gernot Rohr, has announced a 24-man squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya.

Rohr has largely retained his core lineup from previous qualifying matches for these decisive fixtures. Notable names in the squad include goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe, defender Olivier Verdon, and midfielder Junior Olaitan.

Also called up are team captain Steve Mounie, forward Jodel Dossou, and striker Aiyegun Tosin, underscoring the German coach’s confidence in his experienced players.

The Cheetahs are set to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Abidjan’s Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Thursday, November 14. They will conclude their qualification journey with an away game against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights four days later.

Benin currently sits in second place in Group D with six points from four matches, and they aim to secure their spot in the tournament with these crucial encounter.