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Benin’s Amazons exit in second Olympic qualifying round

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Benin’s Amazons have been eliminated in the second round of women’s qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Despite a 3-1 first-leg victory, the team coached by Abdoulaye Ouzérou failed to hold on to its advantage against Mali, reports Matin Libre.

Benin’s Amazons have been eliminated in the second round of qualifying for the women’s football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Beaten by Mali, they failed to protect the advantage they had gained with a 3-1 first-leg victory, reports Matin Libre.

The Beninese team, coached by Abdoulaye Ouzérou, is therefore out of the race to qualify for the Olympics. Mali continues its campaign in the qualifiers.

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