Benin Republic set to name squad for AFCON qualifiers

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Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr is poised to announce his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers.

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According to local sources, Paris Saint-Germain right-back Colin Dagba may receive a call-up, having expressed his desire to represent Benin Republic.

The Cheetahs are expected to commence preparations for the crucial matches this weekend. Rohr's team will face Nigeria's Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 7, seeking to build on their 2-1 victory in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June.

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Benin Republic will then host Libya's Mediterranean Knights at the Felix Houphet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on September 10, in their second match of the qualifying campaign. As Rohr finalizes his selection, fans eagerly await the announcement of the squad that will spearhead the Cheetahs' AFCON qualifying bid.