Botswana 0, Benin 1

RABAT, Morocco (Interstat) — A solitary first-half goal from midfielder Yohan Roche delivered Benin a narrow 1-0 victory over Botswana in an Africa Cup of Nations group stage match Saturday at Stade Olympique de Rabat. The result, which came in the opening match for both nations in the tournament, saw the Squirrels of Benin begin their campaign with a crucial three points, while the Zebras of Botswana were left to rue missed opportunities in a tightly contested defensive battle. Playing as the designated home team in the neutral venue, Benin controlled the early tempo but found breaking down a disciplined… Read more...