U18 school World Cup: Benin beat China 2-0 to finish fifth
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Matin Libre
Benin’s men’s U18 team beat China’s first team 2-0 in Suzhou in their final match of the 2026 U18 school football World Cup. Osvaldo Sèmèvo Loko and Izoudine Boukary scored, and Benin finished fifth among 33 teams, according to a report published by Matin Libre.
Benin’s U18 Squirrels beat China 1 by 2-0 on Sunday in Suzhou, China, in their final match of the school football World Cup. Osvaldo Sèmèvo Loko and Izoudine Boukary scored both goals for the team coached by Séverin Danha, Matin Libre reports.
The victory meant Benin finished fifth out of 33 men’s teams. The young Beninese played seven matches, with four regulation-time wins, one draw in the group stage and one qualification secured on penalties.
Benin scored 44 goals and conceded seven during the tournament. They beat Qatar 7-0, India 27-0 and France 2-1, before losing to Croatia on penalties.
The campaign ends after earlier wins over India, 27-0 on 20 October, and the delegation’s presentation of Beninese traditions on 19 October at the school football World Cup.
