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Benin Secures Historic First Africa Cup of Nations Win Against Botswana

Posted : 27 December 2025

Benin claimed a historic first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as Yohan Roche’s deflected strike in the first half earned them their first points of the 2025 tournament in Rabat.

The breakthrough came when defender Roche combined with returning striker Steve Mounie, who had missed Benin’s opening defeat to DR Congo, before sending a looping finish over Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko. The goal marked a milestone for Benin, securing their first win in 16 Afcon matches spanning five editions.

Botswana suffered a second defeat in the group stage but came close to equalising when Mothusi Johnson’s exceptional free-kick struck the crossbar shortly after Roche’s goal. Despite their efforts, they were unable to find the net.

After the break, Phoko made two crucial saves to keep Botswana in the match. He pushed away a shot from Tamimou Ouorou and reacted swiftly to block another effort from the right-back, which had taken a heavy deflection off Johnson.

 

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