The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has seen significant developments in the group stages, with several teams securing their spots in the Round of 16. Senegal underlined its title credentials with a commanding 3‑0 victory over Benin, while DR Congo clinched second place in Group D after a 3‑0 win against Botswana.
In the Senegal‑Benin match, Abdoulaye Seck opened the scoring in the 38th minute, heading home a set piece from Krépin Diatta. Senegal doubled its advantage in the 62nd minute when Sadio Mané supplied a neat pass to Habib Diallo, who finished with a composed left‑footed strike. Although Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off, reducing Senegal to ten men, the team sealed the win with a penalty from Cherif Ndiaye in stoppage time.
DR Congo’s Gaël Kakuta delivered a masterclass, scoring twice and providing an assist in the 3‑0 triumph over Botswana. His audacious back‑heel assist set up Nathaniel Mbuku for the opening goal, after which Kakuta calmly converted a penalty and later completed his brace.
Other notable results included a 1‑1 draw between Tanzania and Tunisia. Feisal Salum curled a fine effort from the edge of the area to equalize for the Taifa Stars, securing Tunisia’s qualification to the Round of 16 while keeping Tanzania’s hopes alive as one of the best third‑placed teams. Nigeria confirmed its place at the top of Group C with an emphatic 3‑1 victory over Uganda, ending the latter’s campaign. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring for the Super Eagles, Raphael Onyedika added a second and completed his brace, and Rogers Mato pulled one back for Uganda before Nigeria managed the closing stages professionally to secure the win.
These results have significant implications for the group standings, with several teams now assured of Round of 16 berths. The competition is expected to intensify as the knockout stages approach, with the top teams vying for the coveted title. The next phase promises excitement as teams look to improve their performances and make a strong impression.
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