Mane Magic Keeps Senegal Unbeaten: 1-1 vs DR Congo Sparks AFCON Headlines

Match Summary

The Senegal national team extended its positive run at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second group-stage match in Morocco.

Sadio Mane, who plays for Al Nassr, scored the equalizer in the 69th minute, boosting his remarkable record with his country: the Lions of Teranga have never lost a match in which Mane has scored across all competitions, with 37 wins and 6 draws.

Senegal also preserved its historical dominance over DR Congo, extending its unbeaten run against them to nine matches (six wins, three draws) since their last defeat on January 26, 1969, a 4-0 result.

With this draw, Senegal also extended its unbeaten streak in the Africa Cup of Nations to 13 matches (eight wins, five draws), the best spell in the tournament's history.

What it means

Video highlights may follow; stay tuned for more moments from a fixture that added another chapter to this ongoing rivalry.

Mane's goals are as reliable as a sunrise, and this draw adds another line to an ever-growing AFCON tale.

Punchline: Mane's goals are so reliable, even calendars sign off on them.

Punchline: The Lions' unbeaten run is longer than my coffee break—someone fetch a referee and a timer!