Benin move to three points from their opening two games, level with Senegal and Democratic Republic of Congo in the table, who meet in their second pool fixture in Tangier later on Saturday.

Benin took the lead in the 28th minute when Roche played a one-two in the box with captain Steve Mounie and his shot from 10 yards took a wicked deflection off a defender and into the net.

Benin finally celebrated a victory at the continental finals at the 16th attempt following their debut in 2004, and despite the fact they were quarter-finalists in 2019. They also have five draws to go with 10 defeats.