"Senegal started the stronger of the two teams at Grand Stade de Tanger, though Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson and Mane were unable to truly test Lionel Mpasi. It took until the 45th minute for the game's first shot on target, but Pape Gueye's speculative shot from distance was easily gathered by DR Congo goalkeeper Mpasi. But Sebastien Desabre's side improved after the break through Noah Sadiki and Theo Bongonda, with their persistence rewarded on the hour thanks to a sweeping counter-attack."
"A fine move which started with Mpasi saw the ball find its way to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, whose cross saw Bongonda's effort saved, only for Bakambu to tuck home the rebound. However, DR Congo's joy was short lived as Senegal drew level through Mane eight minutes later, with the Al-Nassr man remaining composed before picking out the bottom corner. Both sides continued to push for a winner but they remain level on four points in Group D, with Senegal top due to their superior goal difference."
Senegal came from behind to draw 1-1 with DR Congo, with Sadio Mane scoring the equaliser eight minutes after Cedric Bakambu put DR Congo ahead. Bakambu finished a rebound after a counter-attack that began with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi and involved Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Theo Bongonda. Senegal had started stronger but registered their first shot on target only in the 45th minute through Pape Gueye. Both teams pushed for a winner and finished level on four points in Group D, with Senegal top due to a superior goal difference. Benin defeated Botswana 1-0 earlier, securing Benin's first AFCON victory.
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