Egypt continue their bid for a record eighth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title when they face Benin in the Round of 16 at the Grande Stade d’Agadir on 5 January. Their last win against a West African team was a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in the 2021 group stages. · Made 11 changes for their final group match against Angola. Benin – Key Statistics· Ended a 16-match winless run at AFCON finals with their first-ever open-play victory, defeating Botswana on matchday two. · Are yet to win an AFCON match in open play against North African opposition (D1 L2).

Source: The North Africa Journal January 04, 2026 14:51 UTC