In preparation for Saturday’s 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo, the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs held their first practice today, Monday.

17 of the 25 players whom head coach Gernot Rohr invited participated in the training at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire, according to a post on Joueurs Beninois.

Today’s expected arrivals at camp include Olivier Verdon, Steve Warren Traore, David Kiki, Cedric Hountondji, and captain Steve Mounie.

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On Tuesday, September 3rd, Mariano Ahouangbo, Jodel Doussou, and Sessi d’Almeida will join their colleagues.

Entering the encounter against the Eagles, Benin Republic is coming off a 2-1 victory over the other team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire in June.