Benin – Central African Republic live: official lineups revealed

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The two coaches have announced their starting XIs for the match between Benin and the Central African Republic. This fixture, part of the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, will be played this Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. The Cheetahs will line up in a 4-3-3, while the Wild Beasts of the Lower Ubangi have opted for a 4-2-3-1.

Benin start Tosin, Olaitan and Aloko in attack

For this clash, Gernot Rohr has opted for a 4-3-3 formation. Marcel Souké Dandjinou will be in goal, behind a defence comprising Mohamed Tijani, Tamimou Ouorou, Yohan Cédric Benjamin Roche and Imourane Hassane. In midfield, Aiyegun Tosin, Charlemagne Azongnitodé and Yamirou Ouorou will be tasked with maintaining the team's balance and helping build attacks. In attack, the Benin coach is putting his faith in Sessi Octave d’Almeida, Ishola Junior Olaitan and Rodolfo Aloko.

Benin's official XI: Dandjinou – Tijani, Tamimou Ouorou, Roche, Imourane Hassane – Aiyegun Tosin, Charlemagne Azongnitodé, Yamirou Ouorou – Sessi Octave d’Almeida, Junior Olaitan, Rodolfo Aloko.

Central African Republic respond with a 4-2-3-1

The Central African Republic will line up in a 4-2-3-1. Dominique Junior Youfeigaine will start in goal. He will be protected by Flory Jean Michael Yangao, Julien Jonathan Kouadio, Hugo Gambor and Marc Raphaël Yapendé. In front of the defence, Isaac Sandor Solet-Bamowako and Badara Ali Diomandé will form the double pivot. Further forward, Christian Théodore Yawanendji Malipangou, Geoffrey Edwin Kondogbia and Goduine Koyalipou will be tasked with supporting Louis Mafouta, who will lead the line on his own.

Central African Republic's official XI: Youfeigaine – Yangao, Kouadio, Gambor, Yapendé – Solet-Bamowako, Diomandé – Yawanendji Malipangou, Kondogbia, Koyalipou – Mafouta.

Kick-off time and where to watch the match

The match will kick off at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan at 19:00 GMT, or 20:00 in Benin. Benin supporters can watch the match on Bénin TV. It will also be broadcast on Canal+ Sport Afrique and New World Sports.

With four points after two rounds, Benin share top spot in Group F with Burkina Faso. The Cheetahs began their campaign with a 2-1 win over Mauritania, before drawing 1-1 with the Stallions. The Central African Republic, meanwhile, are looking to pick up their first points after two defeats, against Mauritania (1-3) and Burkina Faso (0-1).

Aliou Toundé |

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