4 straight defeats deepen Central African Republic's slump
Seen as a whole, Central African Republic's recent results make for grim reading: 4 played, 4 lost. Now 3 games into the season, Central African Republic have yet to record a victory. For the hosts, a 4-1 defeat to Benin represents a setback of considerable size. Little has held firm in the hosts' defence, which has let in 12 goals in five matches.
Losing is something Benin have not done this season, across 3 games. Twice in succession now, the visitors have finished on the winning side. Pacesetters in the standings, the visitors have gathered 7 points to reach first place.
The two sides' one previous encounter went the way of Benin, by 4-1 this year.