Senegal edged Benin in Tangier, winning 3-0. Abdoulaye Seck opened the scoring with a header, Habib Diallo doubled the lead, and Cherif Ndiaye converted a late penalty.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly was shown a red card late in the match, but the team managed the game effectively to secure all three points.
With these results, both DR Congo and Senegal advance to the Round of 16 from Group D, while Benin and Botswana are eliminated.
The outcomes highlight DR Congo’s clinical finishing and Senegal’s tactical discipline, setting both teams up as strong contenders for the knockout stages.
