Release date:
Friday, February 6, 2026

Romane Gandenou, who shined with a hat-trick in the previous match against Guinea (5-1), once again showed off his talent to the fullest.

Gundanur was the only scorer against Egypt (0-1), giving Benin a valuable away win.

From the start of the match, Gandonou stood out for his ability to shake up Egypt’s defense. Her speed, positioning and clinical finishing allowed her team to take the lead. This goal could have been decisive in the race for qualification.

The Amazons were solid and decisive and managed to control the tempo of the match, but it was Gandenou’s individual talent that made the difference. With this goal, she solidified her role as the team’s attacking leader and will be an essential asset for the national team in this qualifying round.

With their return match scheduled for February 13th in Lomé just a few days away, the Egyptians will have a difficult task ahead of them if they are to overturn their deficit.

As for the Benin players, they can rightly hope that thanks to Romane Gandenou’s accuracy and consistency, their names will be on the list of teams qualifying for the next FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

First leg matches – 3^rd FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifying Round: