Benin Secures Crucial 1-0 Victory Over Botswana in AFCON 2025 Qualifiers
27 December 2025at14:34
Benin's national team secured their first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, defeating Botswana 1-0 in a match played today, Saturday, as part of the second round of the continental tournament's group stage.
The sole goal of the encounter came in the 28th minute of the first half, scored by defender Yohan Roche, earning his country three vital points.
With this win, Benin's national team increased their tally to three points, placing them third in Group D and boosting their hopes of qualifying for the AFCON knockout stages. Botswana, meanwhile, remains at the bottom of the standings with no points.
