Mali W 1, Benin W 3

COTONOU (Interstat) — Romaine Gandonou scored twice in the first 17 minutes and Benin W defeated Mali W 3-1 at home on Thursday. Gandonou opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then added her second goal in the 17th. Milhad Sadikou made it 3-0 in the 47th minute, and Mali W pulled one back in the 54th. The home side held on from there, securing the victory after a fast start and a strong second-half opening. Benin W’s early pressure produced the breakthrough. Gandonou struck in the 12th minute, and the home side did not wait long to add another.… Read more...