Osimhen and Mane led their teams to victory at AFCON (AP)
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News1828-12-2025, 07:54

Osimhen Fires Nigeria into AFCON Knockouts; Mane Rescues Senegal Draw

  • Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2, securing their place in the AFCON knockout stage, with Victor Osimhen scoring his second tournament goal.
  • Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman also netted for Nigeria, who topped Group C with six points after a frantic late rally.
  • Senegal drew 1-1 with DR Congo; Sadio Mane scored his 10th AFCON goal to equalize after Cedric Bakambu's opener.
  • The draw keeps defending champions Senegal top of Group D on goal difference, on track for the knockout stage.
  • Benin secured their first-ever AFCON win, beating Botswana 1-0; Uganda and Tanzania played out a 1-1 draw.

Why It Matters: Nigeria advances to AFCON knockouts; Senegal remains on track after Mane's crucial equalizer.

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