AFCON champions Ivory Coast held by Benin in friendly

Ivory Coast came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Benin on Saturday, the African champion’s first match since winning a third AFCON title in February. Junior Olaitan scored a brace on either side of the break as 98th-ranked Benin looked to shock Ivory Coast in Amiens, France. Former Leeds and Bournemouth winger Max-Alain Gradel,