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Cheering at the stadium in Fon

Going to see a match of the Squirrels (the national team) at the Stade de l’Amitié in Cotonou is a festive experience. Here are the Fon chants and expressions used by fans.

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At the stadium

Before the match

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TikítTicket
Benin flagFlag of Benin
Daxɔn gbɛ̀ ɔ́The Squirrels team
Match wɛ́First leg
Daxɔn nɔ́ wǎ !
Go Squirrels, win!
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During

Cheers of encouragement

Ðagbe ! Ðagbe !Goal! Goal!
Yawu !Quick!
Sɔ́ bɔ̀lù !Get the ball!
Hùn !Shoot!
Ðagbe ɖokpó kpɔ́n !Score again!
Daxɔn ɖagbe !
Squirrel, score!

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After

Win or lose

Mǐ ɖù !We won!
Mǐ jɛ́ !We lost
É vɔ̀ ! It’s a draw!
Mawu ní kpà mǐMay God help us
Sɔ̀ wɛ ! See you tomorrow!
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Atmosphere

At the Stade de l’Amitié, 80% of the fans’ chants are in Fon. Shouting Ðagbe ! at the right moment will get you instantly adopted by your row. Don’t miss the experience!

Go Squirrels!

With Ðagbe ! (goal!) and Daxɔn nɔ́ wǎ ! (may the Squirrels win!), you’ll be chanting with the Beninese fans. An unforgettable experience.

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