Benin and Mauritania face off in crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash

match details and context

The Africa Cup of Nations Group F match between Benin and Mauritania is scheduled for Tuesday, 29 September 2026. Kick-off is set for 19:00 UTC at Stade Alassane Quattara in Abidjan. This encounter forms a key part of the group stage as both teams aim to improve their positions in the competition.

standings and stakes

Currently, Benin sit in third place in the Group F table with three points from three matches. They have one win and two defeats, scoring one goal and conceding four, leaving them with a goal difference of minus three. Their position puts them in the promotion places, though they will be eager to secure more points to strengthen their standing. Mauritania’s standing is not specified, but given the context, they are likely chasing points to enhance their campaign in the group.

recent form of benin

Benin’s recent form shows a mixed set of results. Over their last five matches, they have recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw away to Burkina Faso on 25 September. Earlier results include a heavy 1-5 loss at Togo on 9 June and a pair of narrow 1-0 wins over Guinea and Liberia on 31 March and 27 March respectively. They also suffered a 1-3 defeat away to Egypt on 5 January. With five goals scored and nine conceded in these games, Benin have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game, while managing to score once per game on average.

recent form of mauritania

Mauritania’s recent five matches have yielded one win, one draw, and three losses. Their latest match resulted in a 3-1 home victory against Central African Republic on 24 September. Before that, they faced a narrow 1-2 defeat away to Argentina on 27 March and a 0-1 loss at Libya on 15 November. A 1-1 draw away at Tunisia on 12 November and a heavy 0-4 defeat at Senegal on 14 October round out their recent results. Like Benin, Mauritania has scored five goals and conceded nine in these five matches, averaging one goal scored and 1.8 goals conceded per game.

head-to-head and expectations

There is no direct head-to-head record provided for this fixture, but the recent forms of both sides suggest a tightly contested match. Benin’s slightly better standing in the group and the home advantage at Stade Alassane Quattara could play a role, although Mauritania’s recent win could boost their confidence. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, as seen in their recent results, which may result in an open game. This encounter looks set to be a crucial battle for points in Group F, with both sides aiming to improve their chances of progressing in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Where the teams stand

Recent form