Benin look to add to Guinea-Bissau's woes

by Staff Reporter

Friday Jun 28, 2019. 09:00

Benin will take on Guinea-Bissau in their second 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F match on Saturday.

Kick-off is at 22h00 CAT.

The encounter is set to be played at the Ismalia Stadium in the Egyptian city of Ismalia.

The Squirrels managed to hold Ghana to a 2-2 draw in their first group match which was played in Cairo on Tuesday.

Huddersfield Town striker Steve Mounie is Benin's star player and he will be eager to inspire his side to victory against Guinea-Bissau.

Benin head coach Michel Dussuyer will be confident of guiding his side to victory against a wounded African Wild Dogs side.

Meanwhile, Guinea-Bissau succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Cameroon in their maiden group match which was played on Tuesday.

FK Senica midfielder Zezinho is the captain of the African Wild Dogs and he will be looking to lead his side to victory over Benin.

Guinea-Bissau head coach Baciro Cande will be hoping to mastermind a victory over a dangerous Squirrels side.

This will be the second encounter between Benin and Guinea-Bissau with the Squirrels having won their first meeting.