Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
Sadio Mane's equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations clash on Saturday...
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Sadio Mane scored a crucial equalizer for Senegal against the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing a 1-1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D match. This result keeps Senegal at the top of their group with one match remaining.
- Cedric Bakambu initially put the DR Congo ahead in the 61st minute.
- Mane's equalizer, his 10th AFCON goal, came eight minutes later after a play initiated by teenage substitute Ibrahim Mbaye.
- Both teams now have four points in Group D, with Senegal holding a superior goal difference before facing Benin on Tuesday.
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Nigeria Advances to AFCON Knockouts; Senegal & Uganda Secure Draws in Tournament Matches - December 2025
Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after a 3-2 victory over Tunisia, led by forward Victor Osimhen. In a separate match, Sadio Mane scored a crucial equalizer for Senegal against the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing a 1-1 draw in their AFCON Group D match, keeping Senegal at the top of their group. A late penalty miss by midfielder Allan Okello cost Uganda a victory against Tanzania, resulting in a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash. The missed penalty leaves both Uganda and Tanzania with one point from two matches.
