The Benin national team, nicknamed "the Cheetahs" (formerly "the Squirrels"), is governed by the Benin Football Federation, founded in 1962. They reached the quarter-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations without ever winning a match in tournament history, a unique feat, and are currently led by Franco-German head coach Gernot Rohr.

Legendary players

Steve Mounié — current captain and the team's leading striker.

World Cup

Benin have never qualified for the World Cup. Their standout achievement remains the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, reached without a single group-stage win.

FIFA ranking

Benin rank among the nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Overall record

Current losing streak: 2 matches

Based on the last 4 matches played

Clean sheets

-5

Home

Away

Biggest win

Botswana🏠

1–0

Worst defeat

Senegal🏠

0–3

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

Frequently asked questions

When is Benin's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Benin's current standing?+

Benin are currently 2 in Africa Cup of Nations with 3 points.

What is Benin's best AFCON result?+

A quarter-final in 2019, reached without a single win in tournament history.

Who is Benin's captain?+

Steve Mounié, the team's current captain.

Has Benin ever qualified for the World Cup?+

No, never.

What is Benin's current nickname?+

"The Cheetahs," which replaced "the Squirrels."

Benin

Season Statistics

Form (last 5)

Upcoming Fixtures

Standings

Full Squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Advanced Team Statistics

Recent Results

About the Benin national team