AFCON 2025: How does Senegal stack up against its Group D rivals?

Senegal is aiming for a second triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after their 2021 victory.

The Lions have been drawn in Group D, alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, and Botswana.

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Below is the head-to-head record between Senegal and their Group D opponents.

Senegal's record against DR Congo

The Lions have claimed 6 victories over the Leopards, with 2 draws and 2 Congolese wins.

– January 16, 1968, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 1–2 DR Congo

– January 30, 1969, Friendly: Senegal 0–4 DR Congo

– February 4, 2002, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 2–0 DR Congo

– January 14, 2006, Friendly: Senegal 0–0 DR Congo

– August 12, 2009, Friendly: Senegal 2–1 DR Congo

– September 5, 2010, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 4–2 DR Congo

– September 3, 2011, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 2–0 DR Congo

– January 22, 2023, CHAN: Senegal 3–0 DR Congo

– June 6, 2024, World Cup: Senegal 1–1 DR Congo

– September 9, 2025, World Cup: Senegal 3–2 DR Congo

Senegal's record against Benin

In 10 encounters with Benin, Senegal has come out on top 7 times, with 2 draws and just 1 win for Benin.

– December 31, 1961, French Colonial Tournament: Senegal 3–4 Benin

– January 31, 1982, Friendly: Senegal 1–0 Benin

– April 9, 2000, World Cup: Senegal 1–1 Benin

– April 23, 2000, World Cup: Senegal 1–0 Benin

– February 7, 2007, Friendly: Senegal 2–1 Benin

– January 16, 2008, Friendly: Senegal 2–1 Benin

– July 10, 2019, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 1–0 Benin

– June 4, 2022, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 3–1 Benin

– June 17, 2023, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 1–1 Benin

– March 26, 2024, Friendly: Senegal 1–0 Benin

Senegal's record against Botswana

These two sides have faced off twice, with Senegal winning both matches.

September 10, 2014 Botswana v Senegal 0-2

November 19, 2014 Senegal v Botswana 3-0

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