five minutes before halftime and then took the lead in the 69th minute. However, in the final minutes, the Beninese were caught, resulting in both teams sharing the points. Meanwhile, Ghana, securing a 4-1 victory against Sierra Leone, leads the group standings.
In the upcoming second day of this group, Benin is set to face Ghana, while Burkina Faso will compete against Sierra Leone. The first day in Pool B is scheduled for Friday, featuring defending champion Togo defending its title against Senegal, and Niger facing Liberia. The schedule for the day is as follows:
Friday:
2 p.m.: Togo – Senegal
5 p.m.: Niger – Liberia
