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How does Benin fare against their Group D opponents in AFCON 2025?

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Benin is aiming to go as far as possible in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), which is set to kick off on December 21.

The Squirrels have a tough mission ahead, especially since they’ll be facing a World Cup participant (Senegal) and a playoff qualifier (DR Congo), as well as Botswana, in the group stage.

Benin vs Senegal record

Benin has claimed just one win compared to seven victories for Senegal, with two draws between them.

– December 31, 1961, French Colonial Tournament: Senegal 3–4 Benin

– January 31, 1982, Friendly: Senegal 1–0 Benin

– April 9, 2000, World Cup: Senegal 1–1 Benin

– April 23, 2000, World Cup: Senegal 1–0 Benin

– February 7, 2007, Friendly: Senegal 2–1 Benin

– January 16, 2008, Friendly: Senegal 2–1 Benin

– July 10, 2019, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 1–0 Benin

– June 4, 2022, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 3–1 Benin

– June 17, 2023, Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal 1–1 Benin

– March 26, 2024, Friendly: Senegal 1–0 Benin

Benin vs DR Congo record

The two teams have faced off twice in the past, with DR Congo taking one win and the other match ending in a draw.

– September 6, 2021, World Cup: DR Congo 1–1 Benin

– November 14, 2021, World Cup: DR Congo 2–0 Benin

Benin vs Botswana record

These two sides have never met before.