Donald Benamna

Donald Benamna (born 14 September 1996) is a Central African Republic footballer who plays as a forward.

Personal life Born in Bangui, Central African Republic. He moved to the United States when he was twelve years old.

College and amateur career Benamna began playing college soccer at San Diego State University in 2014, before making transfers to San Jacinto College in 2015, and later to the University of Central Arkansas in 2017. Benamna spent part of 2016 with USL PDL side Ocean City Nor'easters.

Benamna spent both 2018 and 2019 playing with NPSL side Little Rock Rangers.

In 2022, Benamna had spells with USL League Two side Charlotte Eagles and NISA side Maryland Bobcats FC.

On 23 February 2023, Benamna signed with USL League One side Northern Colorado Hailstorm after a successful trial.

Following a short spell in the Moroccan third tier with US Amal Tiznit, Benamna returned to the United States in 2025, joining USL League One side Texoma FC ahead of their inaugural season.

International career In October 2019, Benamna was called up for the first time for the Central African Republic for a friendly match against Niger. His debut came 2020, in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group E match versus Morocco.

He continued to be named in the Central Africa Republic squad for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.