Senegal Vs DR Congo Player Ratings as Congo Stops In Form Senegal in a Tense AFCON Match

DR Congo are in the true sense the dark horses of this edition of the AFCON, as their match tactics that is absorbing pressure in the first half and unleashing themselves in the second have kept them firmly in the race for qualification to the next round with two positive results in two games. After a gritty 1-0 win over Benin in their opener, the Leopards showcased their strong defense once more in a tense 1-1 draw against Senegal. Cedric Bakambu gave DR Congo the lead in the 61st minute with a clinical close-range finish amid box chaos, exploiting their trademark second-half transition threat against the 2021 AFCON champions Senegal.

Senegal responded swiftly, with Sadio Mané equalizing just eight minutes later in the 69th minute, calmly slotting home the rebound after Lionel Mpasi parried Ibrahim Mbaye's effort. The result leaves both sides on four points atop Group D with Benin on three and Botswana pointless. This result has made the group more interesting and fans of the concerned nations would be waiting for the upcoming fixtures of this group.

Here are the Senegal Vs DR Congo Player Ratings

Senegal Player Ratings Vs DR Congo

Here are Senegal Player Ratings Vs DR Congo

DR Congo Player Ratings Vs Senegal

Here are DR Congo Player Ratings Vs Senegal

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