Match report

Senegal 1–1 Congo DR: Stalemate in Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal
Senegal
1–1
FT
Congo DR
Congo DR
Dec 27, 2025

Senegal held off Congo DR to secure a 1–1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations encounter. Despite Pape Gueye receiving a yellow card early on, Sadio Mané's equalizer ensured Senegal maintained parity with Congo DR's early goal by Christian Bakambu.

Key Facts

  • • Senegal 1–1 Congo DR
  • • Christian Bakambu scored for Congo DR in the 61st minute
  • • Sadio Mané equalized for Senegal in the 69th minute
  • • Pape Gueye received a yellow card in the 28th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams in the latter half of the match

Lineups

Senegal

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 15 K. Diatta (D)
  • 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 14 I. Jakobs (D)
  • 5 I. Gueye (M)
  • 18 I. Sarr (M)
  • 13 I. Ndiaye (M)
  • 26 P. Gueye (M)
  • 10 S. Mane (M)
  • 11 N. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Diaw
  • 1 Y. Diouf
  • 25 M. Diouf
  • 24 A. Mendy
  • 2 M. Sarr
  • 4 A. Seck
  • 8 L. Camara
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 7 H. Diarra
  • 17 P. M. Sarr
  • 9 B. Dia
  • 20 H. Diallo
  • 27 I. Mbaye
  • 12 C. Ndiaye
  • 21 C. Sabaly

Congo DR

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Mpasi-Nzau (G)
  • 2 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 22 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 4 A. Tuanzebe (D)
  • 26 A. Masuaku (D)
  • 8 S. Moutoussamy (M)
  • 10 T. Bongonda (M)
  • 6 N. Mukau (M)
  • 14 N. Sadiki (M)
  • 13 M. Elia (M)
  • 17 C. Bakambu (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Epolo
  • 16 T. Fayulu
  • 5 D. Batubinsika
  • 15 R. Bushiri
  • 24 G. Kalulu
  • 3 S. Kapuadi
  • 12 J. Kayembe
  • 11 G. Kakuta
  • 25 E. Kayembe
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 9 S. Essende
  • 19 F. Mayele
  • 20 B. Cipenga
  • 7 N. Mbuku
  • 27 M. Balikwisha

Timeline

  1. Senegal
    28' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Gueye

    Persistent fouling

  2. Congo DR
    61' Congo DR Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bakambu
  3. Senegal
    62' Senegal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Sarr · On: I. Mbaye
  4. Congo DR
    66' Congo DR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Bakambu · On: F. Mayele
  5. Congo DR
    66' Congo DR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bongonda · On: N. Mbuku
  6. Senegal
    69' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mané
  7. Congo DR
    73' Congo DR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Masuaku · On: J. Kayembe
  8. Congo DR
    73' Congo DR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ngal'ayel Mukau · On: E. Kayembe
  9. Senegal
    81' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Gueye · On: Lamine Camara
  10. Senegal
    81' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Jackson · On: H. Diallo
  11. Congo DR
    87' Congo DR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Elia · On: M. Balikwisha
  12. Senegal
    89' Senegal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: C. Sabaly

Match Stats

Stat Senegal Congo DR
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 506 281
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 439 218
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Congo DR took the lead through Christian Bakambu in the 61st minute, giving them a temporary advantage.
  • ▸ Senegal's Sadio Mané equalized in the 69th minute, shifting the momentum and securing a draw for the Lions of Teranga.