Senegal win Group D on goal difference after a 3-0 win over fellow last-16 qualifiers Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
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Benin 0 - 3 Senegal FT
Senegal won Group D on goal difference as the Teranga Lions beat Benin after enduring a tense finale at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Tangier.
With the 2021 champions leading 1-0 and group rivals DR Congo beating Botswana 3-0, top spot in the section was on course to be decided by the drawing of lots before Habib Diallo slotted in his side's second from Sadio Mane's pass in the 62nd minute, ensuring they moved top by a goal.
Senegal staff and fans were left to nervously hope DR Congo failed to score again until Cherif Ndiaye converted a 97th-minute penalty to definitely settle top spot.
Third-placed Benin, who joined their opponents in being assured of progressing before kick-off, fell behind when Abdoulaye Seck headed in Krepin Diatta's cross and gained a numerical advantage through Kalidou Koulibaly's 71st-minute dismissal.
Senegal will remain in Tangier to face Burkina Faso or Sudan on Saturday (16:00 GMT), and will discover their opponents when Group E concludes on Wednesday.
Benin will face seven-time champions Egypt, who won Group B, at the same time on Monday in Agadir.
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