Benin and Côte d’Ivoire Gear Up for Semi-final Showdown at UFOA B U20 Nations Cup

Benin and Côte d’Ivoire are challenging each other this Monday, July 17, 2023 in Abidjan. A poster counting for the semi-finals of the UFOA B U20 Nations Cup. On the eve of this shock poster, it is serenity and concentration in the camp of the Guépards Juniors.

It is now the vigil of arms in the staff of the Cheetahs U20 of Benin. They are ready to attack the Elephanteaux U20 of Côte d’Ivoire. The last session before the semi-final of the UFOA B U20 Nations Cup took place this Sunday evening. In 1 hour on the lawn of the Robert Champroux Stadium in Marcory, Mathias Deguenon and his men worked on the tactical implementation of the team. The session took place in two workshops with in particular the exercise of penalties and the conversation of the ball. Everything took place with great concentration and serenity.

Rabiou Sankamao and his partners showed great commitment and determination during this training session. Enough to give a glimpse of a lot of hope for the match this Monday, July 17 against the host country, Côte d’Ivoire. Above all, the Cheetahs Juniors have significant support by their side. This is the senior national team coach. Gernot Rohr arrived in Abidjan on Saturday and attended the team day session. He will also be present on Monday in the stands of the Stade Robert Champroux to watch the semi-final.

Benin will have to challenge Côte d’Ivoire in a Robert Champroux Stadium which will be won over to the cause of Elephants. The hosts also dream of winning this second edition of the UFOA BU20 Nations Cup. See you Monday at 6:30 p.m. GMT to see which of the two teams will go to the final. The winner will face whoever wins the first semi-final between Burkina Faso and Togo.