Benin 1 - Mali 0

2012 African Cup of Nations semifinalists Mali were believed to be the big threat to knock off Algeria in Group H, but their opening fixture away to Benin in Cotonou was a tricky one for Mali's Les Aigles.  Zamalek (Egypt) striker Razak Omotoyossi (pictured, white) powered through three defenders on route to firing a wicked shot to give Benin a 1-0 lead that would hold through the first half.

In the second half, despite the presence of Barcelona (Spain) midfielder Seydou Keita, Mali could not get any comeback off the ground.  Benin win the match 1-0.

Algeria 3 pts +4
Benin 3 pts +1
Mali 0 pts -1
Rwanda 0 pts -4

Goals
Benin
Razak Omotoyossi 18

Match Reports:
http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/keita-recovers-mali-lose-to-benin

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXeMgz2yGCM