Senegal and DR Congo Advance in Africa Cup of Nations

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
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Senegal won their group while DR Congo finished second and will face Algeria next in the AFCON knockout stage.
Senegal and DR Congo Advance in Africa Cup of Nations
A What happened
Senegal defeated Benin 3-0 to finish top of Group D in the Africa Cup of Nations. DR Congo beat Botswana 3-0 but finished second, setting up a knockout match against Algeria. Senegal benefits from an easier knockout path by topping the group, staying in Tangier for the next round, while DR Congo faces a tougher challenge in Algeria. The outcome shapes the tournament's later stages and team matchups.
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Key insights

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    Senegal tops Group D: Senegal won all group matches with 7 points and a 3-0 victory over Benin.

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    DR Congo faces Algeria: Finishing second means DR Congo will play 2019 champions Algeria in the last 16.

Takeaways

Senegal's group win gives them an easier route forward, while DR Congo faces a challenging knockout game against Algeria.

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