Benin beat Botswana to secure first-ever Afcon win
Benin earned their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) win as Yohan Roche 39;s deflected first-half strike sealed their first points of the 2025 tournament in Rabat. Defender Roche exchanged a one-two with returning targetman Steve Mounie, who missed Benin 39;s opening defeat to DR Congo, before sending a looped finish from inside the box over goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko.
Benin earned their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) win as Yohan Roche 39;s deflected first-half strike sealed their first points of the 2025 tournament in Rabat. Defender Roche exchanged a one-two with returning targetman Steve Mounie, who missed Benin 39;s opening defeat to DR Congo, before sending a looped finish from inside the box over goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko.