Overview
- Defender Yohan Roche struck in the 28th minute after a one-two with captain Steve Mounie, his 10-yard effort deflecting in for the decisive goal.
- Benin move to three points from two games in Group D, level with Senegal and DR Congo ahead of the group favorites’ meeting later on Saturday in Tangier.
- Benin created further chances as Goitseone Phoko denied Tamimou Ouorou and Dodo Dokou fired over with the goal open in added time.
- Botswana’s best moment came when Mothusi Johnson hit the crossbar with a curling free-kick, but they remain winless at the finals.
- Final group games are on Tuesday, with Benin facing Senegal and Botswana meeting DR Congo, and the top two plus the four best third-placed teams progressing to the Round of 16.