Senegal Vs Congo DR, AFCON 2025: Mané Rescues Teranga Lions in 1-1 Group D Draw
Senegal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in a high-stakes Group D clash at AFCON 2025, a result that pushed both sides closer to the last 16. The Leopards struck first just after the hour when Cédric Bakambu pounced on a rebound following Edouard Mendy’s save, but the Teranga Lions hit back eight minutes later, Sadio Mané keeping his cool to finish after Ibrahim Mbaye’s burst through the defence caused chaos. Senegal stay top on four points ahead of DR Congo on goal difference, and with four points likely enough to progress, both sides will feel confident heading into the final round.
Senegal's Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye is challenged by DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
DR Congo's Noah Sadiki and Senegal's Idrissa Gana compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
Senegal fans support their national team during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
DR Congo team celebrate after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
Senegal's Lamine Camara and DR Congo's Fiston Mayele compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
DR Congo's Fiston Mayele and Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly compete for a header during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
Senegal's Sadio Mane is challenged by DR Congo's Nathanael Mbuku during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
Senegal's Sadio Mane is challenged by DR Congo's Aaron Wan-Bissaka during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
Senegal fans celebrate after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations group D soccer match between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier, Morocco. | Photo: AP/Themba Hadebe
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