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If Benin are to mount a serious challenge to defy the odds and reach the next round of the African Nations Cup, then this fixture already becomes a must-win game for them. The two other members of Group C, Nigeria and Egypt, are strong favourites to win the competition, never mind progre s past Round 1, so both the Squirrels and the Mambas will be looking to make the best po sible start towards a likely third place finish.Benin fans will be hoping for better fortunes Brandon Ingram Jersey this yearBenin are in confident mood going into the match, with a 1-0 friendly win over Libya last week providing good preparation for the upcoming tournament. However, their opponents for the next Frank Jackson Jersey week or so offer an entirely different ball game, and the Squirrels must be at their very best to avoid a repeat of events in Ghana two years ago. There they lost all three qualifying games and scored only one goal, promptly disposed from the competition in embarra sing style.The performance of Stephane Se segnon will play a large part in how Benin begin this years competition. His effort for his national side is often questioned, but there is no doubting he is the most creative and skilful player in the national side. If not for his Steven Adams Jersey countrys benefit, Se segnon could certainly use the competition to showcase himself to Europes top sides, as he has proved he is well-equipped to play for them.Se segnon in action for club side, PSGRazak Omotoyo si will also be called upon to deliver the goods for Benin as he has done so often in the past, becoming Benins Mr Reliable with his contribution up front. Evian TG striker Mohamed Aoudou, although young, is also rated highly, while the experience of midfielders Jocelyn Ahoueya and Seidath Tchomogo (who have around 77 caps between them) will prove vital.However, Mozambique are no pushover. Although separated by 13 FIFA World Ranking places, the Mambas are Derrick Favors Jersey similar in depth and quality, and will prove a difficult first test for Benin coach Michel Du suyer to overcome. His side will have to particularly watch out for captain Manuel Tico-Tico Bucaune, one of Mozambiques most well known players and the main source of goals for his country.Benin need to restrain Tico Tico if they are to have any chance of winning the gameThis is a difficult game to predict. Both sides are Christian Wood Jersey evenly matched in terms of ability, previous history, and familiarity of players. In addition, they both have the same target of avoiding a last place finish, and will therefore be determined to ensure a more positive outcome. But whatever the result of tomorrows game, a piece of African Nations Cup history will be created. Neither team have yet won a solitary point throughout the entire history of the competition, so a point apiece looks the fairest, and the likeliest, conclusion.Prediction:Benin 1-1 MozambiqueOmotoyo si H. Pelembe