Obi Mikel menyundul masuk umpan silang Peter Odemwingie setelah kiper Benin Yoann Djidonou gagal membuang bola tendangan bebas Taye Taiwo pada menit ke-52, gol pertama mereka dalam turnamen tersebut.
Obi Mikel headed in a Peter Odemwingie cross after Benin keeper Yoann Djidonou had failed to clear a Taye Taiwo free kick in the 52nd minute, their first goal of the tournament.