Senegal advances in AFCON with win over Benin

Senegal Secures Top Spot in Group D, DR Congo Advances to Knockout Stage

In the latest round of matches at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Senegal defeated Benin 3-0, securing the top spot in Group D and advancing to the knockout stage. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) also secured a spot in the next round after beating Botswana 3-0.

Senegal’s victory was led by goals from Abdoulaye Seck and Habib Diallo, with Cherif Ndiaye scoring a late penalty. The team’s captain, Kalidou Koulibaly, was sent off in the second half following a VAR review.

The DRC’s win over Botswana was marked by outstanding performances from playmaker Gael Kakuta and Nathanael Mbuku. Kakuta scored two goals, including one from a back heel, while Mbuku netted the team’s opener.

With Senegal topping Group D on goal difference, they will face the third-place finisher in Group E in the next round. The DRC will play Algeria, who finished second in Group D. The winner of this match could potentially advance to the quarterfinals against Nigeria.

Benin secured a spot in the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, earning a meeting with Egypt in the next round.

Source: Al Jazeera