South Africa vs Benin, 2004 African Nations Cup, Group Stage 2004
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Game Information
Venue:
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Attendance: 12,500
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Line-Ups
South Africa
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Emille Baron (GK) |
| 5 | Mbulelo Mabizela |
| 2 | Thabang Molefe |
| 3 | Jacob Leksetho |
| 4 | Aaron Mokoena |
| 18 | Delron Buckley |
| 13 | Benson Mhlongo |
| 19 | John Lesiba Moshoeu |
| 14 | Siyabonga Nomvethe |
| 21 | Patrick Mayo |
| 15 | Sibusiso Zuma  |
Benin
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chitou Rachad (GK) |
| 5 | Damien Chrysostome |
| 8 | Tony Toklomety |
| 14 | Alain Gaspoz |
| 15 | Anicet Adjamossi |
| 2 | Moussa Latoundji |
| 6 | Jonas Oketola |
| 7 | Romuald Boco |
| 19 | Jocelin Ahoueya |
| 18 | Seidath Tchomogo |
| 11 | Muri Ogunbiyi |
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