CAN 2025 – Senegal: An 8-match unbeaten run to defend against DR Congo

27.12.25 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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As they face DR Congo this Saturday, December 27 at 3:00 p.m. GMT in Group D of the 2025 AFCON, Senegal is determined to extend their ongoing unbeaten streak of eight matches.

Senegal has been a real nemesis for DR Congo. The Lions of Teranga have claimed victory in six of their last eight encounters, with the remaining two ending in draws.

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Pape Thiaw's men will be looking not only to preserve this unbeaten run, but also to extend it with a crucial win that would secure their place in the round of 16.

Senegal's current unbeaten streak:

World Cup Qualifiers: 09/09/2025 – DR Congo vs Senegal (2-3)

World Cup Qualifiers: 06/06/2024 – Senegal vs DR Congo (1-1)

African Nations Championship (CHAN): 22/01/2023 – Senegal vs DR Congo (3-0)

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: 03/09/2011 – Senegal vs DR Congo (2-0)

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: 05/09/2010 – DR Congo vs Senegal (2-4)

Friendly: 12/08/2009 – DR Congo vs Senegal (1-2)

Friendly: 14/01/2006 – Senegal vs DR Congo (0-0)

Africa Cup of Nations: 04/02/2002 – Senegal vs DR Congo (2-0)

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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