EDITOR NOTE: This article is a translation of the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football.
The Benin Cheetahs continue their preparations for their crucial match against Zimbabwe, scheduled for March 20th as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The team is already well settled in Durban, South Africa, where the majority of the squad joined camp on Tuesday, March 18th, under the guidance of coach Gernot Rohr. Among the players present are key players such as Saturnin Allagbé, Yohan Roche, and Steve Mounié, as well as reinforcements such as Rodrigue Fassinou and Rachid Moumini.
A busy matchday in Durban
The schedule for Wednesday, March 19, the day before the match, promises to be an intense day for the Cheetahs. Press conferences and official training sessions are scheduled:
• At 5:00 p.m., Zimbabwe will hold its press conference, followed by its official training session from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• At 6:30 p.m., Benin will hold its own press conference, before preparing on the pitch from 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
The Cheetahs are determined to be competitive against Zimbabwe, with the ambition of remaining in contention for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Current group standings
The Cheetahs of Benin are currently in a highly competitive group in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with three teams tied on points. Here is the current group standings:
1. Rwanda - 7 points
2. South Africa - 7 points
3. Benin - 7 points
With three teams having collected 7 points, every match becomes crucial to stand out in this fierce battle for qualification. The Cheetahs are more determined than ever to take the lead and secure a victory against Zimbabwe to keep their chances of qualifying intact.
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