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Tournament favorites Senegal will face Benin on Tuesday evening as Group D ends at the African Cup of Nationswith both teams well placed to reach the round of 16 at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier.
Benin enters this match on a historic record after securing their first ever victory in the CAN finals, edging Botswana 1-0 Saturdaywhile Senegal confirmed their qualification with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
The win followed a 1-0 defeat to DR Congo in their opening Group D match, where Theo Bongonda’s early goal proved enough to separate the teams.
Head coach Gernot Rohr will benefit from the encouragement of his team’s organization and discipline so far in Morocco, with selection continuity likely as Benin prepare to face opponents with a much stronger record in the tournament.
Historically, the Cheetahs have found Senegal a difficult opponent, recording just one victory in their first meeting in 1961, as well as two draws and seven defeats since.
Senegal enters the final group match with four points from two matches and is well placed to qualify for the knockout stages.
The 2021 champions opened their campaign with a resounding 3-0 win over Botswana, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice, before following up with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, where Sadio Mané equalized after Senegal fell behind early.
With experienced figures such as Mané, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gueye in its squad, Senegal remains among the main contenders for the trophy.
Benin-Senegal team news
Benin enters this match with a largely stable squad, although Andreas Hountondji remains unavailable after refusing a call-up due to a persistent thigh injury.
Rohr made several changes after the opening defeat to DR Congo, with Marcel Dandjinou, Olaitan Junior, Tidjani Mohamed and Steve Mounie returning from suspension to start against Botswana. A similar composition is expected as Benin prioritizes stability.
Senegal also have most of their squad back, although Ismaila Sarr remains a fitness concern after being withdrawn early against DR Congo as he continues to recover from an ankle ligament injury.
Thiaw should rely on his established core, with Mendy, Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Jackson and Mane all likely to start if fully fit, while Idrissa Gueye and Pape Gueye should anchor the midfield.
Expected line-ups for the Benin-Senegal match
Benin: Dadjiwei; Ohouu, Verdon, Tidjani, Roche; From Almedanda, Dodo, Hummrane, Toshine, Olaitan; Mounie
Senegal: Mndy; Diatta, Koulibaye, Niakhete, Jajkob; I. Guye, A p. man, I will. I. sar, Mané, Janckson
How to watch Benin vs Senegal: TV channel, online streaming
Kick-off on Tuesday will be at 7:00 p.m. GMT (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT). In the UK, live CAN 2025 Coverage is on the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel. In the USA, 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.
The stats of the Benin-Senegal match
• Benin won its first ever victory in the CAN final against Botswana on the second day.
• Benin have scored a goal in each of their two Group D matches.
• Benin has lost only one of its last three CAN matches
• Senegal are undefeated in their last eight matches in all competitions
• Senegal have scored in seven of their last eight matches
• Senegal has conceded only one goal in two CAN group matches
• Senegal have won seven of their last ten meetings against Benin
• Senegal have reached the round of 16 in each of their last four CAN appearances
Prediction
Both teams will likely approach this match with caution, knowing that avoiding defeat could be enough to secure progression depending on results elsewhere.
A draw would take Senegal to five points and guarantee qualification, while Benin could also move into the top third-placed teams based on their points total.
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