US EditionBenin Beat Botswana for Maiden Africa Cup of Nations Finals Win
Benin won its first Africa Cup of Nations finals match after 16 attempts, defeating Botswana 1-0 with a deflected goal by Yohan Roche, Reuters reported.
- On Dec 27, Benin national team secured their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations finals win with Yohan Roche's deflected goal in a 1-0 victory over Botswana national team in Rabat, Morocco.
- Benin created several chances, with Tamimou Ouorou denied by Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko and Dodo Dokou firing over late; Botswana came closest when Mothusi Johnson struck the crossbar.
- In the 28th minute, Yohan Roche combined with captain Steve Mounie, and his 10-yard shot deflected off a defender into the net.
- They move to three points from their opening two games, level with Senegal and Democratic Republic of Congo, and meet them in final pool games on Tuesday for Round of 16 qualification.
- Botswana remain under pressure, becoming the second team after the Benin national team to lose their first five Cup of Nations matches, including an opening 3-0 loss to Senegal this year.
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In a particularly dominated game, Benin has a historic victory over the shortest margin, 1-0, and has won the first CAN win in its history since its appearance in 2004.
For the first time in its history, Benin, winner against Botswana (1-0), won a CAN game.
Soccer-Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win
Dec 27 (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. Read full story
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