Bénin’s amazones u20 grab a crucial draw in Abidjan

When the Bénin U20 women’s national team traveled to Ivorian territory this Saturday, they pulled off quite a solid performance! By snatching a 1-1 draw against the Côte d’Ivoire Elephants, the Amazones have put themselves in a strong position heading into the second leg.

an intense showdown in the heart of Abidjan

This highly anticipated clash between the rising stars of women’s football from Côte d’Ivoire and Bénin certainly delivered. It was a match packed with intense physical play and relentless commitment from start to finish, with both teams canceling each other out in this first leg of the qualifiers.

Right from the kickoff, the Ivorians, fueled by their home crowd, tried to dictate the pace. However, the Amazones U20 showed incredible resilience with their tactical setup. Even after the home side scored first, our young Béninoises never once threw in the towel.

a comeback full of character

It was with heaps of determination that the Amazones fought back to level the score, truly showcasing their mental toughness. That goal scored away from home is a fantastic result for the scoreboard: in these knockout tournaments, finding the net on foreign ground is often the golden ticket to qualification.

The final score of 1-1 really highlights how evenly matched these teams were, even though the Béninois coaching staff’s protégées can feel pretty good about having done the hardest part by not losing in Abidjan.

all eyes on the return match in Bénin

Now, everything comes down to the home game. With this tied result, the Amazones U20 are in a favorable spot. A simple goalless draw (0-0) or a victory in the return leg would be enough to push Bénin through to the next round.

“The girls really showed their heart out there. Coming back to score in Abidjan is no small feat. Now, we just need to stay focused to wrap things up in front of our home crowd,” shared someone close to the technical staff.

The stage is set for the return match, and the Béninois public is expected to turn out in huge numbers to cheer their warriors on to a final victory!