Benin vs Niger

Benin and Niger shared the spoils in a dramatic 1-1 draw in their international friendly on June 5, 2026 in Cotonou. The match seemed set for a comfortable home win — until Niger struck in the depths of injury time to steal a point and send both sets of fans home with plenty to talk about. Amiro Amadou put Benin in front in the 37th minute, and the Écureuils carried that lead into halftime and well into the second half. But Niger refused to go quietly, levelling through a 90+3 equaliser that flipped the atmosphere in an instant. No red cards or penalties punctuated the evening — just a stubborn comeback. For Benin it is a missed opportunity to bank a home win. For Niger, the point and the fighting spirit shown late on will be a genuine confidence boost heading into their next assignment.