Benin vs Tanzania
head-to-head record
- Benin wins
- 3
- Draws
- 1
- Tanzania wins
- 2
6 meetings, 2002 to 2021Goals: Benin 8, Tanzania 6
Benin and Tanzania have met 6 times since 2002. Benin have won 3, Tanzania 2, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 10 October 2021, when Tanzania won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.
The 6 meetings have produced 14 goals, 2.33 per game. The biggest win is Benin’s 4–0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying in 2002.
Who has won more, Benin or Tanzania?
All matches6 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Benin 8, Tanzania 62.33 per game
- First meeting
- Benin 4–0 TanzaniaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 8 Sept 2002
- Most recent
- Benin 0–1 TanzaniaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 2021
- Benin’s biggest win
- Benin 4–0 TanzaniaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 8 Sept 2002
- Tanzania’s biggest win
- Tanzania 4–1 BeninFriendly, 12 Oct 2014
- Most goals in a meeting
- Tanzania 4–1 BeninFriendly, 12 Oct 2014
- Biggest upset
- Benin 0–1 TanzaniaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 2021Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 21%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Benin 1560 (90th), Tanzania 1386 (144th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Benin0Tanzania1
World Cup qualifying
Cotonou, Benin
- Tanzania0Benin1
World Cup qualifying
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Benin1Tanzania1
Friendly
Cotonou, Benin
- Tanzania4Benin1
Friendly
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Tanzania0Benin1
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Benin win and drops with every Tanzania win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Benin's home games
3 matches
111
BeninDrawsTanzania
In Tanzania's home games
3 matches
201
BeninDrawsTanzania
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Benin | Draws | Tanzania | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5–0 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1–1 |
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–5 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Benin | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22002 to 2003 | 12021 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22017 to 2021 | 22014 to 2017 |
Questions answered
How many times have Benin and Tanzania played each other?
6 times, starting on 8 September 2002. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Benin and Tanzania?
Benin, with 3 wins to 2. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Benin vs Tanzania?
Benin’s 4–0 win in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 8 September 2002 in Cotonou.
When did Benin and Tanzania last play?
On 10 October 2021 in Cotonou, when Tanzania won 1–0 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Benin and Tanzania?
In 4 competitive matches, Benin have 3 wins, Tanzania have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Benin vs Tanzania result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benin | 0–1 | Tanzania | World Cup qualifying | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Tanzania | 0–1 | Benin | World Cup qualifying | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Benin | 1–1 | Tanzania | Friendly | Cotonou, Benin | |
| Tanzania | 4–1 | Benin | Friendly | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Tanzania | 0–1 | Benin | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | |
| Benin | 4–0 | Tanzania | Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | Cotonou, Benin |
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
Tanzania
- Dat MadagascarAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv Guinea-BissauAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying0–2Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Wv MacauFIFA Series6–0Sun 29 Mar 2026
- Lv LiechtensteinFIFA Series0–1Thu 26 Mar 2026
- Lat MoroccoAfrica Cup of Nations0–1Sun 4 Jan 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.