Benin ace Stephane Sessegnon believes his team will cope without him in their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opening game against Ghana on Tuesday.
On their return to the continental gathering (since 2010), the Squirrels will face the Black Stars without the former PSG and West Bromwich Albion attacker who is under suspension.
"Benin are doing very fine," Sessegnon told Canal.
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"We are eager to face Ghana. Every player in the team wants to play the game.
"It's unfortunate that I will not be playing because of my cards.