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Cheetahs report difficult travel conditions in Argentina

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Benin’s trip to Argentina, which ended in a 3-0 defeat in Buenos Aires on 6 October, was reportedly marked by lengthy journeys and difficult hotel conditions. Additional expenses have been mentioned, without financial confirmation from the Benin Football Federation, according to AFP and Afrik-Foot.

Benin’s Cheetahs made what was described as a difficult trip to Argentina, where they lost 3-0 to the home side in Buenos Aires. Accounts gathered by AFP and Afrik-Foot describe a complicated journey and disappointing hotel services.

Additional expenses are also said to have been incurred beyond the costs covered by the organisers. The amounts cited have not been confirmed, and the Benin Football Federation has not issued a financial report, according to AFP and Afrik-Foot.

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