Benin face Central African Republic with 2027 Africa Cup of Nations hopes at stake

Benin host the Central African Republic in the third round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with both sides needing a result for very different reasons.The match will be played at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, after Benin were again forced to stage their home fixture away from the country because they do not have a stadium that meets the required standards.