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.

Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.

DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid

Equatorial Guinea hammering Ivory Coast 4-0 in a 2024 first round match is widely regarded as the greatest Africa Cup of Nations shock.

Africa Cup of Nations: Five shocks

Group D brings together four nations with contrasting histories and ambitions. Senegal, recent champions, headline the group. DR Congo arrive with pedigree and hunger, Benin seek another breakthrough, while Botswana return to the finals with dreams of upsetting the odds. This group promises tactical battles, emotional narratives and the kind of unpredictability that defines AFCON.

AFCON 2025 Feature: Group D – Champions, challengers and dreamers setting the scene

With the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 just a month away, participating teams are making full use of the November FIFA international window to fine-tune their squads.

Teams use FIFA Window to prepare for AFCON 2025

Nigeria qualified for the second round of the 2026 World Cup after they cruised to a 4-0 victory over Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday night.

Osimhen stars in rout of Benin

Nigeria and Benin will face off in a crucial Group C 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier, as both teams chase a berth at the global tournament in North America.

Super Eagles, Cheetahs set for crucial clash

Senegal and the Ivory Coast closed in on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Matchday 9 of the group stage concluded with nine games across the continent on Friday, including a clutch win for Benin, which sees them clear of heavyweights South Africa and Nigeria in Group C.



Teranga Lions, Elephants close in; Benin with clutch win

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Highlights from the match between Nigeria and Benin which took place at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

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