How and Where to Watch Benin vs. Central African Republic LIVE on beIN SPORTS

Benin and the Central African Republic meet in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Cheetahs are looking to maintain their unbeaten start and protect first place in Group F, while the visitors are desperate to collect their first points.

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Benin vs. Central African Republic: How and Where to Watch LIVE

Benin will face the Central African Republic on Thursday, November 12, for Matchday 3 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

The encounter will take place at Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with kickoff scheduled for 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT.

Fans can follow the match through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, with English-language streaming coverage beginning at 1:50 PM ET.

Benin leads Group F with four points from two matches, while the Central African Republic sits fourth without a point.

How Benin Comes Into the Match

Benin enters Thursday's encounter looking to extend its unbeaten start to the qualification campaign.

The team coached by Gernot Rohr opened Group F with a 1-1 away draw against Burkina Faso on September 25. After Lassina Traoré gave the hosts the lead from the penalty spot, Aiyegun Tosin converted another penalty in the second half to secure a point for Benin.

Four days later, the Cheetahs earned their first victory, defeating Mauritania 2-1 in Abidjan. Rodolfo Aloko scored twice, in the 31st and 46th minutes, before Aboubakary Koïta reduced the deficit from the penalty spot.

The biggest surprise in Gernot Rohr‘s squad is Parfait Faton, a 16-year-old midfielder who has received his first senior international call-up for Benin. The youngster currently plays at youth level for AAS Sarcelles in France and captains his country’s under-17 team. His inclusion adds an exciting prospect to the squad, contrasting with the absence of experienced striker Steve Mounié, who is still recovering from injury.

Rohr has named a 25-player squad for the November double-header, featuring Junior Olaïtan, Sessi D'Almeida, Jodel Dossou, and Aiyegun Tosin.

With four points, Benin will look to strengthen its position in a highly competitive group.

How Central African Republic Comes Into the Match

The Central African Republic travels to Ivory Coast hoping to recover from a difficult start to the qualifiers.

The Fauves opened their campaign with a 3-1 defeat against Mauritania on September 24. Goduine Koyalipou scored the equalizer early in the second half, but Mauritania responded with goals from Dawda Camara and Mamadou Diallo.

Four days later, the Central African Republic suffered another setback, losing 1-0 against Burkina Faso. Aboubacar Camara scored the only goal in the 60th minute, leaving the Central African side at the bottom of Group F.

New head coach Abdelaziz Karkache has announced a 24-player squad featuring returning internationals Geoffrey Kondogbia and Louis Mafouta, alongside Koyalipou.

For the Central African Republic, the challenge also carries historical significance. The Fauves have never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations finals. After opening the campaign with two defeats, they urgently need points to keep their hopes of reaching the tournament for the first time alive.

Benin vs. Central African Republic: A Crucial Double-Header in Group F

The qualification race remains extremely close.

Benin and Burkina Faso lead Group F with four points each, followed by Mauritania with three. The Central African Republic remains fourth without a point.

The top two teams will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Although Benin is the designated home team, Thursday's match will be played in Ivory Coast.

The nations will meet again on Monday, November 16, at Stade de Japoma in Douala, Cameroon, with the Central African Republic acting as the home side.

For Benin, the double-header offers an opportunity to build an advantage in the qualification race. For the visitors, it represents an important chance to get their campaign back on track.