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The new coach of the Cheetahs of Benin, Gernot Rohr was presented to the local press on Friday March 10, 2023. On the occasion, he hosted a press conference during which he gave some details related to his contract. He also released his very first list of players called up for the match against Rwanda, counting for the 3e day of the CAN Côte d’Ivoire 2023 qualifiers.
What you must remember :On his contract, the coach confided, in the conference room of the General Kérékou stadium, to have signed nothing official. “I haven’t signed anything yet. My word is worth more than my signature. I discussed with the Beninese authorities in Paris and we agreed on 3 years, “he said without dwelling on the question of the real amount he will receive by remaining the head of the technical supervision of the Cheetahs. “Here in Benin, I will earn half of what I earn in Nigeria. I’m not coming for the money,” he insisted. Remember that in Nigeria, the Franco-German technician began by receiving 49,000 euros before reducing to 44,000 euros. Thus, he will receive about 22,000 euros to 24,500 euros per month in Benin. He did not fail to reassure that the members of his staff will not be salaried. But we also learn that they would be entitled to very interesting qualification bonuses. Enough to boost them so that they invest in bringing players to transcend themselves during matches. Speaking of goals, Rohr explained that qualification for the World Cup is more important to convince players than CAN. “We need to dream in football. We need something that will help us convince players between two nationalities. But he does not rule out the possibility of Benin qualifying for the next CAN. “I think we can still qualify for the next Can. Nothing is impossible. We are leaving with a lot of delay but we have to believe in it. We have good attacking potential. If we win the next game everything remains open. But if that does not happen, we will have other ambitions, ”he clarified.
Place for frames:As for the list, the Franco-German technician who seems to have had no choice, has maintained, almost, the same group for 4 years. Thus, Stéphane Sessègnon, of whom he announced to get the best, even if he is on a downward slope, is present on this list of 25. In addition to the captain, the vice-captain, Khaled Adénon, is also retained, as are the executives. Jodel Dossou, CebioSoukou, SteveMounié, CédricHountondji, Olivier Verdon and SaturninAllagbé. Alongside the regulars of the national team, Gernot Rohr has chosen to compose with TosinAyegun, Junior Olaitan, Salim Bawa, and of course, young shoots including RabiouSankamao, Moumini Rachid, Imourane Hassane and Dokou Dodo, who return from the CAN with the U20. He said he had concocted this list with his deputy Moussa Latoundji in whom he already places his trust. “I relied on Moussa for this list. I was appointed 15 days ago so we are working hand in hand,” he declared during his press conference before letting go precisely on the Stéphane Sessegnon case: “It is true that he is 38 years old. Today it will be difficult for him to start. His role is more off the field, it is an important framework. He may be able to play parts of the game. It can bring certain things. He’s still playing.” He then insisted that it is impossible to put only young people. “We can’t put only young people overnight. It wouldn’t be doing them a favor.”
Moreover : The two matches will be played on March 22 in Cotonou (outward) and March 27, 2023 in Kigali (return). Imperative victories for the Cheetahs of Benin who have no points after the first two days, to maintain the hope of a qualification.
Here is the list of the 25 Cheetahs summoned
Guardians (03)
Allagbe Saturnin
Marcel Dandjinou
SergeObassa
Defenders (09)
CedricHoundondji
KhaledAdenon
David Kiki
Melvyn Doremus
@MohamedTijani
Moumini Rachid
Olivier Verdon
Sankamao Rabiou
Youssouf Assogba
Backgrounds (07)
Ahlinvi Matthew
Dock Dodo
Imourane Hassane
JordanAdeoti
Junior I suppose
Salim Bawa
Sessi D’Almeida
Forwards ( 06)
AngeJosue Chibozo
CebioSoukou
JodelDossou
StephaneSessegnon
Steve Mounié
TosinAyégun
Anselme Houenoukpo