"Tournament favourites Senegal face Benin on Tuesday evening as Group D concludes at the Africa Cup of Nations, with both sides well placed to reach the knockout stages at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier. Benin come into the fixture on a historic high after claiming their first-ever AFCON finals victory, edging Botswana 1-0 on Saturday, while Senegal confirmed their qualification with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against DR Congo."
"The 2021 champions opened their campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Botswana, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice, before following that up with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, where Sadio Mane netted the equaliser after Senegal fell behind early. With experienced figures such as Mane, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye in the squad, Senegal remain among the leading contenders to lift the trophy."
Senegal and Benin meet in the final Group D match at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier as both teams aim for the knockout stages. Benin recorded their first-ever AFCON finals victory by beating Botswana 1-0 and have prioritised continuity after returning key players from suspension. Senegal have four points after a 3-0 win over Botswana and a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, with Sadio Mane among goalscorers. Senegal field experienced internationals and remain tournament contenders. Andreas Hountondji is unavailable for Benin due to a persistent thigh injury.
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