Benin record first ever AFCON victory after beating Botswana in Rabat

Both teams came into the contest after defeats in their opening mathes with Benin going down to DR Congo and Botswana losing to Senegal.

Defender Yohan Roche scored the only goal of the game just before the half hour mark, exchanging a one-two with Steve Mounie before finding the back of the net.

Botswana put up a strong show after going behind with Mothusi Johnson hitting the post with a free kick.

Benin though almost pulled out of sight on the scoreboard with Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko pulling off good save to deny Tamimou Ouorou.

Both teams play their final Group D matches on Tuesday when Benin face Senegal in Tangier and Botswana meet DR Congo in Rabat.

Senegal and DR Congo, who each have three points, play their second games in the section when the group in Tangier later on Saturday.

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