AFCON 2025: Rohr's Benin Republic beat Rwanda 3-0, continues to chase Nigeria

After defeating Rwanda 3-0, Rohr has not given up on catching Nigeria in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic recorded a 2-1 win against Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

This comes after the Super Eagles of Nigeria played out a 0-0 draw away against the Amavubi of Rwanda in their second group game.

Benin Republic 2-1 Libya

Benin, playing in front of their home fans were shaky to start the first half.

Benin Republic bounced back from defeat to Nigeria to beat Libya in their second AFCON 2025 Group D game.

In the ninth minute, Libya went in front through Faisal Mansour Ali Saleh Al Badri after he converted a penalty kick.

Gernot Rohr had to make tactical changes but the home side were unable to break down Libya as the North Africans took a one-goal lead to the half-time break.

Following the restart, Benin Republic were more fluid in attack and rewarded for their efforts.

Benin Republic bounced back from defeat to Nigeria to beat Libya in their second AFCON 2025 Group D game.

Steve Mouine scored the equalizer in the 50th minute assisted by Junior Olaitan.

Olaitan would get on the score sheet in the 62nd minute when he converted a penalty to put Benin Republic in front.

The hosts were able to withstand a late surge by Libya to hold on for the win and get three points.

Benin Republic bounced back from defeat to Nigeria to beat Libya in their second AFCON 2025 Group D game.

The victory means that Benin Republic bounced back from their opening group game loss to Nigeria moving into second place in Group D.

Libya on the other hand are bottom of the group as they drew their first group game against Rwanda in Tripoli.

They will now take on Nigeria in a home and away series during the next football international break.

In a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, the Cheetahs of Benin Republic defeated the Amavubi of Rwanda 3-0 in a matchday three encounter played on Friday, October 11, 2024.

At the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Benin Republic, under the leadership of former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, defeated Rwanda to secure second place in Group D.

Benin Republic 3-0 Rwanda

The Benin Republic Cheetahs took only seven minutes to take the lead over Rwanda.

Jodel Dossou's ball was converted by Steve Mounie to set the tone of the game and was the only strike of the first half as Benin Republic took a slim advantage to the break.

Benin Republic's dominance was rewarded in the 67th minute when Andreas Hountondji scored a second goal off a pass from Abdoul Rachid Moumini.

In the seventieth minute, Hassane Imourane of Benin Republic clinched the victory with their third goal of the game.

After Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated the Mediterranean Knights of Libya 1-0, the victory for the Benin Republic puts them second in the group.

After suffering a 3-0 loss to Nigeria, Benin Republic defeated Libya and now Rwanda.