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Afcon 2019: Benin striker Mounie revels in Ghana 'win'

Benin striker Steve Mounie has expressed delight by their draw with Ghana in their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opening game on Tuesday.

On their return to the continental showpiece for the first time since 2010, the Squirrels put up a good display to force a 2-2 stalemate in the Group F fixture at Egypt's Ismailia Stadium.

"We are happy with the outcome of the game," Huddersfield Town striker Mounie told Goal.

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"We opened the scoring but Ghana, using their experience, were able to equalise and take the lead.