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Huddersfield striker Mounie seals AFCON place for Benin

Huddersfield Town striker Steve Mounie was on target for Benin overnight.

The 24-year-old bagged the winning goal in Benin's 2-1 win over Togo.

Emmanuel Adebayor scored an equaliser in the 72nd minute, only for Mounie to spark wild scenes with his goal seven minutes from time.

It was a crucial victory for Benin, who have now qualified for only their fourth African Cup of Nations.

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