Benin–Russia relations Benin–Russia relations Benin–Russia relations () is the relationship between the two countries, Benin and Russia. The Soviet Union recognised the Republic of Dahomey as an independent and sovereign state on 18 August 1960, and diplomatic relations between the two states were established on 4 June 1962. From 24 July 1962, diplomatic relations between the two countries were conducted via the Soviet Embassy in Togo, until 1 February 1966, when the first Soviet Ambassador to Benin, Alexander Nikitich Abramov, was appointed. Relations between the two countries were initially minimal, however, Soviet interactions with the country intensified after Mathieu Kérékou came to
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