Sadio Mane’s equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations clash on Saturday. Both teams have four points but Senegal have a superior goal difference before their final group match against Benin on Tuesday. Sebastien Desabre’s Congolese side were seeking revenge after a dramatic defeat in the last meeting of the nations, in World Cup qualifying in September. DR Congo were therefore forced to settle for second place but can still make the World Cup if they win a one-off play-off against either New Caledonia or Jamaica in Mexico in March. It was a 10th AFCON goal for former Liverpool superstar Mane, who is appearing at his sixth tournament.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2025 23:44 UTC