Roster confirmed for Africa Cup of Nations group stage

Two elders African Cup of Nations The winners meet as Senegal take on DR Congo in Group D after both teams picked up opening day victories.

Senegal have only lifted the trophy once before while DR Congo have triumphed twice. Victory for either side would all but guarantee progression to the knockout stage.

Nicolas Jackson scored twice Senegal comfortably won 3-0 against Botswana on the first day while DR Congo, who qualified for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental qualifiers, beat Benin 1-0.

Read on to see how the two teams line up in Tangier.

Senegal team news

Senegal: Mndy; Diatta, Koulibaye, Niakhete, Jajkob; I. Ndiaye, I go, a p. guy, i. sar; Jackson, Manné

DR Congo team news

DR Congo: Pain; wan-bissaka, mbemba, tuanzebe, masuaku; Moutoussy, Sadiki, Kayembe; Bongonda, Makambu, Mbuku

How to watch Senegal vs DR Congo

Senegal vs DR Congo kicks off tomorrow at 3pm UK time. In the UK, live CAN 2025 coverage is on Channel 4. In the United States, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.

Online live streaming is available on a wide range of devices via Channel 4 website and the beIN Sports app and app.