Benin and Niger played out a 1–1 draw in an international friendly on Friday, 5 June 2026, at the 18:00 UTC kickoff. A. Amadou opened the scoring for Benin in the 37th minute, sending his side into the break with a 1–0 lead at half-time. Niger equalised deep into stoppage time, with the goal coming in the 90+2nd minute. The match featured five yellow cards: two for Benin in the 20th and 61st minutes, two for Niger in the 43rd and 68th minutes, and a la...

Benin and Niger meet on Friday, 5 June 2026, in an international friendly staged at a neutral venue. This is a non-competitive exhibition match with no trophy or progression at stake. For both West African nations, the fixture serves as a vital preparation window for upcoming competitive commitments. Benin are using the match to test squad depth ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, while Niger view the game as an opportunity to build cohesion within their squad. The two side...