The west African side did not have to wait long for the opener after that, however. In Tangier, Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal got their campaign off to a winning start with a comfortable 3-0 Group D victory against Botswana. Senegal head Group D on goal difference from the Democratic Republic of Congo after the opening round of games. View image in fullscreen Victor Osimhen will hope to take Nigeria a long way at this Afcon. Tunisia continued the run of winning starts for past Afcon winners in Morocco as they swept past Uganda 3-1 in Rabat.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2025 20:52 UTC