Benin Denies Sending Spiritual Advisors to Support National Team at Africa Cup of Nations

Hoax! This is at least what can be said in the face of this big rumor of marabouts sent to Egypt to spiritually strengthen the "Squirrels" against the "Atlas Lions".

Indeed, according to the information reported and denied by Cnews, the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, would have sent 156 marabouts on a chartered plane for the cause, in order to work for the victory of the Squirrels. This information was accompanied by a photo revealing the curious passengers.

This photo is extracted from a Nigerian website and corresponds to the article, "Hajj 2017: return of Nigerian pilgrims on September 7".

This is not the first time this story of marabouts has circulated during the editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. These practices are customary in Africa, to win matches or to win the competition. In this regard, moreover, the match this Friday is the subject of tendentious comments on the web.

Third in Group F, following three draws and qualified for the round of 16 of the CAN, the "Squirrels" will cross swords against the "Atlas Lions" and hope to secure the ticket to move on to the quarter-finals, this Friday, July 5, 2019.