AFCON 2017 Qualifiers : Benin defeats South Sudan 2-1
JUBA, Mar. 23, 2016 (AMP) — Gabon 2017 (Qualifiers) : Benin defeated South Sudan by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday afternoon at the Juba Stadium.
Benin dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Gounongbe in the 11th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Benineses further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Mounié in the 73rd minute.
The result put the Beninese top of Group C with 5 points. South Sudan is third with 3 points. In their next game, Benin will meet third-placed South Sudan at the Juba Stadium on March 27, while South Sudan will face Benin.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
South Sudan at the AFCON
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2015)
Benin at the AFCON
- 3 appearances (first in 2004)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- 23 March 2016
- 16:30
- Juba
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Benin | 5 |
 Mali | 4 |
| South Sudan | 3 |
 Equatorial Guinea | 1 |
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