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Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen (centre) jumps higher than Benin players during an Afcon qualifier match Godswill Akpabio National Stadium in Nigeria;  on October 14, 2025. 

Photo credit: Reuters

Yohan Roche scored a deflected winner as Benin claimed a first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 Group D success against Botswana in Rabat on Saturday.

Benin move to three points from their opening two games, level with Senegal and Democratic Republic of Congo in the table, who meet in their second pool fixture in Tangier later on Saturday.