8 months ago
Nigeria Qualifies, Senegal Draws in AFCON
In the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria won their match against Tunisia with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman.
This win helped Nigeria qualify for the next round.
Meanwhile, Senegal drew with DR Congo, with Sadio Mane scoring the equalizer.
Benin also won their match against Botswana.
These results are important because they decide which teams move on to the next stage of the tournament.
Nigeria is now one of the teams that has secured a spot in the knockout stage.
The other teams are still competing to see who will join them.
A new star, 17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, made a big impact for Senegal in their draw.
Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 with goals from Osimhen, Ndidi, and Lookman to qualify for the knockout stage.
Senegal drew 1-1 with DR Congo, with Mane scoring the equalizer, keeping them top of Group D.
Benin secured their first AFCON win with a 1-0 victory over Botswana.
Uganda and Tanzania drew 1-1 in their group match, a result that did little for either team.
17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye made a significant impact in Senegal's draw against DR Congo.
- Who
- Nigeria, Tunisia, Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana, Uganda, Tanzania
- What
- Africa Cup of Nations group stage matches
- Where
- Morocco (Fes, Tangiers, Rabat)
- When
- Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Why
- To qualify for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations
Key facts
- Nigeria's scorers
- Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman
- Tunisia's scorers
- Montassar Talbi, Ali Abdi
- Senegal's scorer
- Sadio Mane
- DR Congo's scorer
- Cedric Bakambu
- Benin's scorer
- Yohan Roche
- Nigeria's group standing
- 6 points (Group C)
- Tunisia's group standing
- 3 points (Group C)
- Tanzania's group standing
- 1 point (Group C)
- Uganda's group standing
- 1 point (Group C)
- Senegal's group standing
- Top on goal difference (Group D)
- DR Congo's group standing
- Second place (Group D)
- Benin's group standing
- One point behind Senegal and DR Congo (Group D)
- Botswana's group standing
- Bottom without a point or a goal (Group D)
- New Senegal star
- Ibrahim Mbaye
Timeline
Nigeria's penalty blunder vs DR Congo sparks strategy shift.
Then, they redeem, crush Tunisia with clinical finishing.
Nigeria storms knockout in Africa Cup, Osimhen, Ndidi, Lookman strike.
Quotes
Ibrahim Maza
Algeria forward and man of the match
“We expected a very tough match. We fought very hard, and the most important thing is that we won. Now we are qualified, and that was the main goal.”
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Chiquinho Conde
Mozambique coach
“Today was a historic day. We overcame many difficulties to achieve something unexpected. Even our most optimistic fans would not have imagined a victory over Gabon. People said Mozambique would never win a match. I had the honour of leading the national team to this victory.”
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Sources
AFCON Round-Up: Osimhen's Nigeria Hold Nerve; Mane's Senegal Scrap On
Osimhen Steers Nigeria Into Africa Cup Knockout Stage, Senegal Made To Wait
Osimhen and Mane score as Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
Osimhen Strikes Twice In Extra Time As Nigeria Beats Gabon 4-1 iIn World Cup African Qualifying
Riyad Mahrez Scores As Algeria Beat Burkina Faso To Enter Africa Cup Of Nations Last-16
