Match report

Senegal Defeats Benin 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Benin
Benin
0–3
FT
Senegal
Senegal
Dec 30, 2025

In a decisive Africa Cup of Nations match, Senegal dominated Benin with a 3-0 victory. Despite losing midfielder Kalidou Koulibaly to a red card, Senegal's offense was relentless, with goals from A. Seck, H. Diallo, and C. Ndiaye. Benin struggled to contain the Senegalese attack, collecting multiple yellow cards and failing to score.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Benin 0-3 Senegal
  • • Goals: A. Seck (38'), H. Diallo (62'), C. Ndiaye (penalty, 90'+4')
  • • Red Card: Kalidou Koulibaly (71')
  • • Yellow Cards for Benin: Dokou Dodo (20'), A. Tosin (24'), Steve Mounié (82'), Abdoul Rachid Moumini (90'+4')
  • • Assists: K. Diatta, S. Mané

Lineups

Benin

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dandjinou (G)
  • 3 T. Ouorou (D)
  • 6 O. Verdon (D)
  • 13 M. Tijani (D)
  • 5 Y. Roche (D)
  • 8 H. Imourane (M)
  • 4 A. Samadou (M)
  • 10 A. Tosin (M)
  • 19 D. Dodo (M)
  • 18 J. Olaitan (M)
  • 9 S. Mounie (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 R. Fassinou
  • 7 M. Ahlinvi
  • 11 A. Moumini
  • 12 D. Kiki
  • 14 M. Ahouangbo
  • 16 S. Allagbe
  • 17 R. Aloko
  • 20 J. Dossou
  • 21 R. Kossi
  • 22 R. Amoussou
  • 23 A. Obassa
  • 25 O. Tessilimi
  • 26 C. Azongnitode
  • 27 G. Ahoudo
  • 24 R. Rachidou

Senegal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 15 K. Diatta (D)
  • 4 A. Seck (D)
  • 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
  • 25 M. Diouf (D)
  • 8 L. Camara (M)
  • 5 I. Gueye (M)
  • 17 P. M. Sarr (M)
  • 13 I. Ndiaye (F)
  • 20 H. Diallo (F)
  • 10 S. Mane (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Y. Diouf
  • 2 M. Sarr
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 7 H. Diarra
  • 9 B. Dia
  • 11 N. Jackson
  • 12 C. Ndiaye
  • 14 I. Jakobs
  • 18 I. Sarr
  • 21 C. Sabaly
  • 23 M. Diaw
  • 24 A. Mendy
  • 26 P. Gueye
  • 28 M. Camara
  • 27 I. Mbaye

Timeline

  1. Benin
    20' Benin Card · Yellow Card
    Dokou Dodo

    Foul

  2. Benin
    24' Benin Card · Yellow Card
    A. Tosin

    Foul

  3. Senegal
    32' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    Lamine Camara

    Foul

  4. Senegal
    38' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Seck · Assist: K. Diatta
  5. Senegal
    46' Senegal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lamine Camara · On: H. Diarra
  6. Senegal
    46' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: I. Mbaye
  7. Senegal
    62' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Diallo · Assist: S. Mané
  8. Senegal
    69' Senegal Var · Card upgrade
    Kalidou Koulibaly
  9. Senegal
    71' Senegal Card · Red Card
    Kalidou Koulibaly

    Foul

  10. Senegal
    76' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Diallo · On: M. Sarr
  11. Senegal
    81' Senegal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. M. Sarr · On: P. Ciss
  12. Benin
    82' Benin Card · Yellow Card
    Steve Mounié

    Foul

  13. Benin
    85' Benin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tamimou Ouorou · On: Abdoul Rachid Moumini
  14. Benin
    85' Benin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Olaïtan · On: R. Amoussou
  15. Benin
    85' Benin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tosin · On: G. Ahoudo
  16. Senegal
    88' Senegal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Mané · On: C. Ndiaye
  17. Benin
    90'+4 Benin Card · Yellow Card
    Abdoul Rachid Moumini

    Foul

  18. Senegal
    90' Senegal Goal · Penalty
    C. Ndiaye

Match Stats

Stat Benin Senegal
Fouls 20 19
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 6 10
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 398 417
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 0 0
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 328 351
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Seck's goal in the 38th minute broke the deadlock and set the tone for Senegal's dominance.
  • ▸ H. Diallo's goal in the 62nd minute extended Senegal's lead and came just before Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off for a foul, which could have shifted momentum.
  • ▸ C. Ndiaye's penalty in stoppage time sealed the victory for Senegal, despite being a man down.