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Benin: Dussuyer names squad for Ivory Coast and Algeria friendlies

Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has named a strong 23-man squad for their upcoming friendly games with Ivory Coast and Algeria in September.

The aforementioned encounters will be the West African nation’s first time together since they made it to the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The Squirrels made it out of the group stage as one of the best third-placed teams, before stunning pre-Afcon favourites Morocco in the round of 16 on penalties.

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They were eliminated by Senegal in the quarter-final, but it didn't dampen celebrations as their last eight appearance was their best showing at the continental showpiece.