The Black Stars' hopes of beginning their campaign in style suffered a setback as they were held by The Squirrels to a 2-2 draw in the Group F fixture at Egypt's Ismailia Stadium.
Benin stunned the four-time champions early in just the second minute through Mickael Pote's goal but captain Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan hit back to send Ghana 2-1 up before half-time.
And after Ghana centre-back John Boye was sent off for a second bookable offence for time-wasting, Pote registered his second goal of the night to seal a 2-2 stalemate.
"I think we deserved to win. After we got the red card... It's part of the game," Ayew told Caf media after receiving a Man of the Match award.
"The most important thing is we have to congratulate the guys because [it was] 10 against 11 [and] we managed to get a draw.
"We have two more games. If we continue like this, we need to work hard. I have total confidence in the boys.
"We showed a good fighting spirit so it's positive for the next game. I think we did a good game. We still have two matches to go."
For their next game, Ghana face cup holders Cameroon, who beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the other group game on Tuesday.
"All the games are difficult. It's a difficult team - Cameroon," said the Crystal Palace striker.
"We are also Ghana and we're going to do our best possible to get a good result. Winner takes all - we'll see."
The Ayew brothers have scored seven of Ghana's last nine goals in the Cup of Nations.
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