Live score: Benin lost 0-3 to Senegal in the African Cup of Nations 2025 group stage, Group D, final match.
On 31 Dec 2025 GMT+7, the African Cup of Nations 2025 Group D final match took place at the Ibn Batouta Stadium. This match featured the Benin national team facing Senegal, which included stars like Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson.
Before the match, Benin was third in the group with 3 points from 2 matches. A draw might not be enough for them to advance, so they needed to aim for a win. Senegal led the group with 4 points from 2 matches; a draw would suffice to progress, but to top the group they needed a victory.
The match ended with Senegal defeating Benin 3-0. Goals came from Abdoulaye Seck in the 38th minute, Habib Diallo in the 62nd, and a penalty by Cheikhou Kouyaté in the 90+7th minute. Senegal advanced to the next round, while Benin was eliminated. Notably, Senegal finished the game with only ten players after Kalidou Koulibaly received a red card in the 72nd minute.