Benin 2–1 Mauritania: recap, goals & stats

Finished

Benin beat Mauritania 2–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification.

DimaScore · published 29 Sept 2026

Benin edged Mauritania 2–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification. Benin: R. Aloko (31'), R. Aloko (46'). Mauritania: A. Koita (80' pen).

Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification · Group F

R. Aloko 31'R. Aloko 46'

2 – 1

FT

(HT 1-0)

A. Koita 80' (P)

Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan

Events

R. Aloko (C. Azongnitode)

31'

HT

R. Aloko (Y. Ouorou)

46'

57'

A. Mahmoud Out: Mamadou Fofana II

57'

— Out: M. Diallo

C. Azongnitode

66'

68'

D. Gassama (pen. missed)

69'

M. Diadie Out: —

76'

D. Camara Out: H. Tanjy

76'

O. Ngom Out: A. Ba

80'

A. Koita (pen.) (—)

J. Olaitan Out: D. Dokou

81'

Y. Ouorou Out: O. Tessilimi

81'

R. Aloko Out: M. Ahlinvi

87'

A. Tosin Out: S. Attidjikou

90+2'

Statistics

20Fouls18

1Offsides4

0Red Cards0

18Free Kicks20

14Total Shots10

3Corner Kicks3

304Total passes363

1Yellow Cards0

3Blocked Shots2

6Shots on Goal3

5Shots off Goal5

46%Ball Possession54%

223Passes accurate283

6Shots insidebox4

2Goalkeeper Saves4

8Shots outsidebox6

Ratings

Benin

R. Aloko

87'

9.5

Y. Ouorou

81'

6.9

J. Olaitan

81'

6.8

M. Tijani

90'

6.6

O. Tessilimi

9'

6.6

A. Tosin

92'

6.5

M. Dandjinou

90'

6.4

Tamimou Ouorou

90'

6.4

M. Ahlinvi

3'

6.3

D. Dokou

9'

6.3

Mauritania

M. Diop

90'

6.8

M. Diadie

69'

6.6

O. Ngom

76'

6.5

D. Gassama

90'

6.5

J. Lefort

90'

6.4

Mamadou Fofana II

33'

6.3

M. Diallo

33'

6.2

H. Tanjy

14'

6.2

L. Ba

90'

6.1

A. Mahmoud

57'

6.1

Head-to-head

Over the last 2 meetings, Benin lead 1–1 (0 draws) against Mauritania.

18 Jun 2019Benin 3–1 Mauritania

24 Mar 2017Mauritania 0–1 Benin

FAQ

What was the score of Benin vs Mauritania?: Benin 2–1 Mauritania.
Who scored?: Benin : R. Aloko (31'), R. Aloko (46') ; Mauritania : A. Koita (80' pen)

Match Info

Competition

Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification

Date

Kick-off

Stadium

Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan

Capacity

45,000

Referee

Oved Nkounkou, Messie Jessie

Round

Group F

Standings — top 5

1Morocco6

2Gabon3

3Niger3

4Lesotho0

1Egypt4

Benin 2–1 Mauritania: recap, goals & stats