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Togo

10-26 00:00

2 - 0

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Togo secured a solid 2-0 home victory over Benin in a CAF African Nations Championship qualifier on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The win gave Togo a strong advantage heading into the second leg of this regional championship playoff tie. Playing in front of their home supporters, Togo started with high intensity and were rewarded with an early goal to take control of the match. They doubled their lead before halftime, likely from a set-piece or a swift counter-attack, putting Benin under severe pressure. The second half saw Benin push for a crucial away goal, but the Togolese defense stood firm, organized and disciplined to preserve their clean sheet. A key moment was a superb save by the Togo goalkeeper in the 70th minute to deny Benin what would have been a vital lifeline. This result put Togo in a commanding position in the two-legged tie, needing only to avoid a heavy defeat in the return leg to progress. The Togo coach praised his team's defensive concentration, while the Benin manager acknowledged the difficulty of the task now facing his side.