Benin – Central African Republic: date, time, TV channels and match stakes

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Benin face the Central African Republic this Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. After picking up four points in their first two matches, the Cheetahs want to keep up their momentum and take another step toward qualification.

An important fixture for Gernot Rohr’s men

With four points from two matches, Benin sit top of their group, level with Burkina Faso. The Cheetahs began with a win over Mauritania (2-1), before sharing the points with the Stallions (1-1). Benin will aim to make the most of their position by claiming another three points and staying top of the group.

The outlook is less favorable for the Central African Republic. The Wild Beasts lost their first two matches, against Mauritania (1-3) and then Burkina Faso (0-1). They will therefore be looking to bounce back and revive their campaign. This will also be the first meeting between the two sides.

Date, time and TV channels

Kick-off in Benin – Central African Republic is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 19:00 GMT, or 20:00 in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. The match will be played at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. Canal+ Sports and New World Sports will broadcast the game for viewers in sub-Saharan Africa. Several sources also list beIN SPORTS 3 and beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the United States, as well as beIN Sports Connect in New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.

The Cheetahs are therefore set to face a Central African side in search of points. A win would allow them to continue their strong start to the campaign and boost their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Aliou Toundé |

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