The Cheetahs of Benin Republic thrashed Lesotho 4-0 in Group C, matchday 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
With the victory Benin Republic, on 14 points, move up to second place and three points behind Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The South Africans gave their qualification hopes a huge boost thanks to a 1-1 draw with Nigeria’s Super Eagles also on Tuesday.
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Steve Mounie gave Benin Republic a very good start after opening the scoring on six minutes.
In the 23rd minute Andreas Hountondji doubled the lead and Hassane Imourane made it 3-0.
Then in the 67th minute Junior Olaitan got on the score sheet to put his side 4-0 ahead.