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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo

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Sadio Mane of Senegal in action during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) Group D match vs DR Congo at Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco, on December 27, 2025. [Chris Milosi /AFP]

Sadio Mane's equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations clash on Saturday.

Cedric Bakambu had given the Leopards the lead just after the hour mark in Tangiers but Al Nassr forward Mane replied soon after and the result ensures Senegal stay on top of Group D with one round of matches still to play.

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