Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as winners of their group on Tuesday, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo facing a heavyweight tie against Algeria while Tanzania reached the knockout stage for the first time.

Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history

Senegal overpowered Benin 3-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Tuesday night, claiming top spot in Group D.

Senegal overpower Benin, claim top spot in Group D

Benin will battle it out with Senegal in their third and final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D match, which is scheduled to be played at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco, on Tuesday.

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Yohan Roche scored a deflected winner as Benin claimed a first ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 Group D success against Botswana in Rabat on Saturday.

Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win

The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.

DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid

Equatorial Guinea hammering Ivory Coast 4-0 in a 2024 first round match is widely regarded as the greatest Africa Cup of Nations shock.

Africa Cup of Nations: Five shocks

Group D brings together four nations with contrasting histories and ambitions. Senegal, recent champions, headline the group. DR Congo arrive with pedigree and hunger, Benin seek another breakthrough, while Botswana return to the finals with dreams of upsetting the odds. This group promises tactical battles, emotional narratives and the kind of unpredictability that defines AFCON.

AFCON 2025 Feature: Group D – Champions, challengers and dreamers setting the scene

With the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 just a month away, participating teams are making full use of the November FIFA international window to fine-tune their squads.

Teams use FIFA Window to prepare for AFCON 2025

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