The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continued with a packed matchday as Senegal, Nigeria, DR Congo, and Tunisia all picked up important victories, further shaping the early group-stage.
From dominant displays to hard-fought wins, the day’s action highlighted the competitiveness already defining the tournament.
Senegal vs Botswana
Senegal produced one of the most convincing performances of the day, defeating Botswana 3–0 in their Group D opener.
Nicolas Jackson led the charge with two goals, while Chérif Ndiaye added a late third to complete a comfortable win. Senegal controlled the match throughout and quickly established themselves as early favourites in the group.
Nigeria vs Tanzania in Tight Group C Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their AFCON 2025 campaign with a 2–1 win over Tanzania in a closely contested Group C encounter.
Nigeria took the lead through Semi Ajayi, but Tanzania responded to level the score and push the match into a tense battle. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Ademola Lookman scored the winner, securing all three points for the Super Eagles.
DR Congo Narrow Victory Over Benin
In Group D, DR Congo claimed a vital 1–0 victory against Benin in a match decided by fine margins.
An early strike from Théo Bongonda proved enough, as the Leopards remained disciplined defensively to protect their lead and claim maximum points.
Tunisia vs Uganda 3–1 Win
Tunisia completed the day’s action with an impressive 3–1 victory over Uganda in Group C.
The Carthage Eagles showed attacking intent and control, scoring three times to overwhelm Uganda despite resistance from the Cranes. The result gives Tunisia a strong start and places them level on points with Nigeria in the group standings.
As AFCON 2025 continues, attention now turns to the next round of group fixtures, where consistency and squad depth will be tested.