Benin FA President Issues Statement After Loss to Nigeria in WCQ
Benin FA President, Mathurin Chacu, released an official statement 36 hours after Benin's loss to Nigeria in the World Cup Qualifiers. The defeat dashed Benin's hopes of securing a spot in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
Head coach Gernot Rohr lamented the team's lack of high-level competitiveness. Chacu thanked President Patric Talon for the government's support.
Nigeria secured a place in the playoffs, finishing second in the group.
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