Rugby union in Benin poorest countries in the world. Like many African countries, the historical connection with France is a mixed blessing. For a number of years, Beninois rugby players would leave to play there, which deprived rugby in Benin of any real competition. The Benin national rugby union team has not competed since 2005, when they appeared in the north section of the CAR Castel Beer Trophy, after being defeated by Togo and Mali and drawing with Niger. Rugby union in Benin Rugby union in Benin is a minor but growing sport. The governing body is affiliated to the Confederation of African Rugby,
2008 African Women's Championship Was played between 30 November and 16 December 2007. Cameroon, Congo-Kinshasa, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and South Africa had a bye to the second round. Egypt, Burundi and Benin withdrew their matches. Played between 24 February and 8 March 2008. Therefore, the following eight teams will take part at the African Championship: Tunisia and Congo will compete at the African Championship for the first time. Equatorial Guinea's Genoveva Añonma was announced player of the tournament and also won the top scorer award with six goals. 6 Goals Genoveva Añonma 2008 African Women's Championship The 2008 Women's African Football Championship is of