AFCON, Featured June 29, 2019
The Squirrels of Benin will come up against Guinea Bissau in thier second game in group F.
Benin got their campaign to a good start as they held heavyweights Ghana to a 2-2 draw last Tuesday.
Michel Dussuyer side finished the game with one man advantage after Ghana’s defender John Boye was sent in the second half.
Benin are still looking for their first ever win in the competition after 12 outing with a win.
The draw against Ghana has given them hope that they can challenge to make the knockout phase for the first time in their history.
The return of Stephane Sessegnon will be a massive boost for Benin.
Guinea-Bissau were defeated 2-0 by 2017 African Cup of Nations champions Cameroon in their opening fixture and are the only team without a point in Group F after the first round of group matches.
Baciro Cande’s men have lost their last four games in all competitions. They will be looking to get their first win after four games.
Guinea Bissau are also looking for their first ever win in the African Cup of Nations since their debut in 2017.
In each of their threeu matches this year Guinea Bissau kept their opponents at bay in the first halves, but lose concentration in the second and conceded twice in all of those encounters
Head to Head meeting
This will be their first ever meeting
Team News.
Michel Dussuyer may consider changes to the team that drew 2-2 with Ghana following the return of star man Stéphane Sessègnon from suspension.
For Guinea Bissau, Baciro Candé is expected to make changes to the team after unimpressive performance against Cameroon.
Probable Lineups Benin: Fabien Farnolle, Seidou Bazare, Khaled Adenon, Olivier Verdon, Emmanuel Imorou, Moise Adilehou, Jordan Adeoti, Mickael Pote, Cebio Soukou, Stephane Sessegnon, Steve Mounie.
Probable Lineups Guinea-Bissau: Jonas Mendes, Nadjack, Rudinilson Silva, Juary Soares, Mamadu Cande, Zezinho, Pele, Sori Mane, Frederic Mendy, Toni Silva, Piqueti.