What You Need to Know
Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo ended their match in a 1-1 draw during the second round of the AFCON 2025 group stage in Morocco. The match saw both teams earning 4 points, with Senegal leading on goal difference after their previous victories. The game showcased strong performances from both sides, keeping the competition tight.
Africa. Senegal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-1 in a match held on Saturday during the second round of Group D in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Morocco.
The first half ended in a goalless draw, despite Senegal’s clear dominance in the game, as they failed to convert their chances into goals.
In the second half, the performance of the Democratic Republic of Congo improved, and they managed to open the scoring in the 61st minute through their striker Cedric Bakambu, who plays for Real Betis in Spain, benefiting from a well-organized attack.
Senegal quickly responded, with captain Sadio Mane, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, equalizing in the 68th minute, keeping his team’s hopes alive for competing for the top of the group.
With this result, both teams increased their points to 4 each, following Congo’s victory in the first round against Benin and Senegal’s win over Botswana, with Senegal leading the group on goal difference.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a biennial international football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It features national teams from across Africa competing for the title, with the tournament being a significant event in the African football calendar. The 2025 edition is being hosted by Morocco, marking the first time the country has hosted the tournament since 1988.
Senegal has a rich football history, having won the AFCON title in 2021. The Democratic Republic of Congo, on the other hand, has also been a competitive force in African football, winning the tournament twice in the past.
