Senegal made sure of top spot in Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win against Benin while DR Congo sealed second place after beating Botswana by the same scoreline.
Sadio Mane struck the equaliser as Senegal came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Democratic Republic Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations clash in Tangier.
There’s still no guarantee that Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis will be on the bench when the South African senior women’s national team takes on the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier next week.
West Ham United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to make his Democratic Republic of Congo debut after switching his international allegiance from England.
Kenya’s Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has lauded his players for their fighting spirit, as they kicked off their African Nations Championship (CHAN) by edging out tournament favourites Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 1-0 at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi last night.
There were big results for Tanzania and Botswana in the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday.