Benin vs Ethiopia
head-to-head record
- Benin wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Ethiopia wins
- 1
4 meetings, 1992 to 2012Goals: Benin 3, Ethiopia 4
Benin and Ethiopia have met 4 times since 1992. They have won one each, with 2 draws. They last met on 17 June 2012, when the match ended 1–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
The 4 meetings have produced 7 goals, 1.75 per game. The biggest win is Ethiopia’s 3–1 in World Cup qualifying in 1992. Benin are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws). They went 19 years without meeting, between 1993 and 2012.
Who has won more, Benin or Ethiopia?
All matches4 matches
Competitive4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Benin 3, Ethiopia 41.75 per game
- First meeting
- Ethiopia 3–1 BeninWorld Cup qualifying, 20 Dec 1992
- Most recent
- Benin 1–1 EthiopiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 17 Jun 2012
- Benin’s biggest win
- Benin 1–0 EthiopiaWorld Cup qualifying, 28 Feb 1993
- Ethiopia’s biggest win
- Ethiopia 3–1 BeninWorld Cup qualifying, 20 Dec 1992
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ethiopia 3–1 BeninWorld Cup qualifying, 20 Dec 1992
- Current run
- Benin unbeaten in 3
- TFN Elo rating now
- Benin 1560 (90th), Ethiopia 1386 (143rd)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- Benin1Ethiopia1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Cotonou, Benin
- Ethiopia0Benin0
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Benin1Ethiopia0
World Cup qualifying
Cotonou, Benin
- Ethiopia3Benin1
World Cup qualifying
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Benin's home games
2 matches
110
BeninDrawsEthiopia
In Ethiopia's home games
2 matches
011
BeninDrawsEthiopia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Benin | Draws | Ethiopia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Benin | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11993 | 11992 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 31993 to 2012 | 22012 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 29 February 2012 to 17 June 2012.
Questions answered
How many times have Benin and Ethiopia played each other?
4 times, starting on 20 December 1992. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 0 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Benin and Ethiopia?
Neither: they have 1 win each, with 2 draws.
What is the biggest win in Benin vs Ethiopia?
Ethiopia’s 3–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 20 December 1992 in Addis Ababa.
When did Benin and Ethiopia last play?
On 17 June 2012 in Cotonou, when the match ended 1–1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Every Benin vs Ethiopia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin | 1–1 | Ethiopia | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Ethiopia | 0–0 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| Benin | 1–0 | Ethiopia | World Cup qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Ethiopia | 3–1 | Benin | World Cup qualifying | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Recent form
Benin
- Lat ArgentinaFriendly0–3Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wv MauritaniaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying2–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dat Burkina FasoAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lat TogoFriendly1–5Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Dv NigerFriendly1–1Fri 5 Jun 2026
Ethiopia
- Lv SenegalAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv SudanAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dv MalawiFriendly1–1Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Wv MalawiFriendly1–0Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Wv São Tomé and PríncipeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Tue 31 Mar 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.