
Gernot Rohr, Benin Republic’s head coach, is confident that his team can secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
In Group C, the Leopards are currently in second place with 14 points, a deficit of three points to leaders South Africa.
With only two matches left, Benin have a solid chance of securing a position, either as group winners by beating Bafana Bafana or as one of the top-ranked runners-up.
With only two games left to play, the outcome is far from certain. Now that we have 14 points, we have a chance to finish first in the group, and also possibly be among the best runners-up,” Rohr said.
It is imperative that we continue on this trajectory. The team has become well-rounded, it no longer concedes goals. It fights in unison.