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Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye stars as Senegal draws 1-1 with Congo in Africa Cup

  • On Saturday, Senegal drew 1-1 with the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Tangier, Morocco, after Sadio Mané secured the equaliser, match reports said on 27/12.
  • Senegal coach Pape Thiaw reacted to Congo's opener by substituting Ibrahim Mbaye for Ismaila Sarr to shift momentum amid the Democratic Republic of the Congo's quest for revenge.
  • A parry from Édouard Mendy led to Cédric Bakambu converting a loose ball for Congo, while Mbaye's run past Arthur Masuaku ended with a shot saved by Lionel Mpasi.
  • The draw leaves Senegal top of Group D on goal difference with four points, while both sides face Benin on Tuesday, affecting qualification routes.
  • The 17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, Paris Saint-Germain winger, recently committed to Senegal and could get more chances against Benin after Arthur Masuaku's injury.
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo

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The Lions of Teranga were held in check on Saturday by the Congolese (1-1), and will wait for the final meeting to hope to qualify. Benin won, against Botswana (1-0), its first game at the African Cup of Nations.

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The Senegalese of Sadio Mané have suffered against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1-1), and will have to wait for their final game of the group phase, against Benin, to validate their qualifying in the 8th final of the CAN.

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