African Cup of Nations - Benin sack coach, staff and players

Eurosport - Mon, 08 Feb 15:14:00 2010

Benin have sacked the entire coaching and playing staff following their first-round exit from the African Cup of Nations.

The bizarre decision comes after the Squirrels finished third in Group C, behind eventual winners Egypt and semi-finalists Nigeria.

French coach Michel Dussuyer led the West African minnows to a draw against Mozambique, who they pipped to third on goal difference.

It was their joint-highest finish at the tournament, having previously qualified in 2004 and 2008 but failing to earn a point.

Their top players include Paris St Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegnon, Metz striker Razak Omotoyossi and Plymouth defender Reda Johnson.

The FA claimed a lack of patriotism and mass indiscipline led to the cull.
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Whether indiscipline or not, did they realistically expect to qualify from the group? Instead make them build on their performance in Angola, them dey sack. Pathetic! Africans and their shortgun approach to issues.

Exactly wat Nigeria ought 2 do.