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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
December 24, 2025
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Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their AFCON 2025 bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana, while Nigeria's Super Eagles beat Tanzania..
✨ Key Highlights
Continental powerhouses Senegal and Nigeria kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations campaigns with victories in Morocco, with Senegal dominating their match and Nigeria securing a harder-fought win.
- Nicolas Jackson scored two goals for Senegal in their **3-0** victory over Botswana.
- Nigeria edged out Tanzania 2-1, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, despite star striker Victor Osimhen failing to score.
- Other winners included the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia, who secured a **3-1** win against Uganda.
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