In the Group D second round fixture of the AFCON 2025, Benin vs Botswana, Benin created tournament history with a 1-0 victory.
Key Match Stats of Benin vs Botswana (AFCON 2025: Group D)
Match Result: Benin 1 – 0 Botswana
Possession: Benin 52% – 48% Botswana
Passing Accuracy (Passing Accuracy In Opponents’ Half): Benin 85% (73%) – 83% (63%) Botswana
Shots (On Target): Benin 10 (4) – 5 (1) Botswana
Offsides: Benin 2 – 1 Botswana
Yellow Cards: Benin 2 – 2 Botswana
Important Facts of Benin vs Botswana (AFCON 2025: Group D)
- In the fourth minute, Tosin Aiyegun from Benin successfully netted, but the goal was disallowed due to an earlier offside by Steve Mounié, who passed the ball to Tosin.
- In the 28th minute, Benin’s Yohan Roche scored the only goal of the match, as his shot from inside the penalty box resulted in a decisive goal after a crucial deflection from Botswana defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe.
- In the 36th minute, Mothusi Johnson from Botswana had a direct free kick that hit the top of the right post.
- Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko made some crucial saves, as he saved three times in the match.
What does the Benin vs Botswana (AFCON 2025: Group D) match mean?
Although possession-wise, both teams were very close, Benin had more control in the game. Botswana earned a few rare opportunities but lacked efficiency in front of the goal.
Benin opened their account in the AFCON 2025 with three points after two games. They started this competition with a 1-0 defeat against DR Congo. As Senegal vs DR Congo ended in a 1-1 draw, Benin are in the third position, as both Senegal and DR Congo have four points each.
While the Senegal vs DR Congo fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, Botswana have been eliminated while having zero points after two games.
Key Records of Benin vs Botswana (AFCON 2025: Group D)
- Benin recorded their first win in AFCON history. While they reached the Quarter-final in the 2019 edition, all four of their matches before the Quarter-final ended in draws in full-time, as they beat Morocco in the Round of 16 in the penalty shootout.
- With this win, Benin ended their three-match losing streak.
- Botswana are now winless in nine straight fixtures (three draws and six losses), including suffering their third consecutive defeat.