Africa Cup of Nations

Congo DR vs Benin, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage

· Africa Cup of Nations
Congo DR
  • 16': Théo Bongonda
FT
1 - 0
Benin

    About

    Congo DR are hosting Benin at Stade El Barid, Rabat, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 2': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Sessi D'Almeida.
    • 10': Foul by Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR).
    • 10': Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 11': Foul by Jodel Dossou (Benin).
    • 11': Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 13': Foul by Arthur Masuaku (Congo DR).
    • 13': Rodolfo Aloko (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 15': Foul by Rodolfo Aloko (Benin).
    • 15': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 16': Goal! Congo DR 1, Benin 0. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Arthur Masuaku.
    • 18': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
    • 19': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Samuel Moutoussamy.
    • 20': Foul by Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR).
    • 20': Jodel Dossou (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 20': Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 24': Foul by Noah Sadiki (Congo DR).
    • 24': Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 25': Attempt missed. Dodo Dokou (Benin) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jodel Dossou with a cross following a set piece situation.
    • 25': Attempt missed. Dodo Dokou (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jodel Dossou.
    • 26': Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 26': Foul by Sessi D'Almeida (Benin).
    • 27': Foul by Rodolfo Aloko (Benin).
    • 27': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 28': Delay in match because of an injury Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR).
    • 28': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 29': Attempt blocked. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cédric Bakambu.
    • 29': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Olivier Verdon.
    • 30': Foul by Axel Tuanzebe (Congo DR).
    • 30': Olivier Verdon (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 31': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Tamimou Ouorou.
    • 32': Attempt missed. Axel Tuanzebe (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku with a cross following a corner.
    • 32': Foul by Rodolfo Aloko (Benin).
    • 32': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 33': Attempt missed. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.
    • 36': Foul by Edo Kayembe (Congo DR).
    • 36': Tamimou Ouorou (Benin) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 36': Edo Kayembe (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 39': Foul by Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR).
    • 39': Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 41': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Arthur Masuaku.
    • 44': Attempt missed. Rodolfo Aloko (Benin) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
    • 45': Attempt missed. Imourane Hassane (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+2': Attempt missed. Aiyegun Tosin (Benin) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Rodolfo Aloko.
    • 45'+3': First Half ends, Congo DR 1, Benin 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Congo DR 1, Benin 0.
    • 47': Foul by Rachid Moumini (Benin).
    • 47': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 47': Offside, Congo DR. Nathanaël Mbuku is caught offside.
    • 47': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
    • 51': VAR Decision: No Goal Congo DR 1-0 Benin.
    • 52': Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 52': Foul by Jodel Dossou (Benin).
    • 52': Jodel Dossou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 54': Attempt missed. Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Edo Kayembe following a set piece situation.
    • 54': Foul by Sessi D'Almeida (Benin).
    • 54': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 55': Substitution, Congo DR. Ngal'ayel Mukau replaces Edo Kayembe.
    • 55': Delay in match (Benin).
    • 56': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 56': Foul by Théo Bongonda (Congo DR).
    • 56': Jodel Dossou (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 58': Foul by Arthur Masuaku (Congo DR).
    • 58': Rodolfo Aloko (Benin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 61': Delay in match because of an injury Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR).
    • 61': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 63': Substitution, Benin. Romaric Amoussou replaces Jodel Dossou.
    • 64': Foul by Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR).
    • 64': Yohan Roche (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 64': Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 65': Attempt saved. Romaric Amoussou (Benin) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Lionel Mpasi (Congo DR). Assisted by Aiyegun Tosin.
    • 66': Dodo Dokou (Benin) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 66': Foul by Noah Sadiki (Congo DR).
    • 67': Attempt missed. Tamimou Ouorou (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Romaric Amoussou from a direct free kick.
    • 68': Substitution, Congo DR. Joris Kayembe replaces Arthur Masuaku.
    • 68': Substitution, Congo DR. Meschack Elia replaces Théo Bongonda.
    • 69': Delay in match (Benin).
    • 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 69': Delay in match (Benin).
    • 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 70': Attempt saved. Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Saturnin Allagbé (Benin). Assisted by Chancel Mbemba.
    • 70': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Saturnin Allagbé.
    • 72': Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 72': Foul by Romaric Amoussou (Benin).
    • 72': Romaric Amoussou (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 73': Delay in match (Benin).
    • 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 75': Attempt blocked. Ngal'ayel Mukau (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
    • 76': Foul by Meschack Elia (Congo DR).
    • 76': Yohan Roche (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 77': Foul by Rachid Moumini (Benin).
    • 77': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 77': Rachid Moumini (Benin) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 77': Attempt saved. Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Saturnin Allagbé (Benin). Assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku with a cross.
    • 79': Handball by Noah Sadiki (Congo DR).
    • 80': Foul by Sessi D'Almeida (Benin).
    • 80': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 81': Attempt missed. Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku with a cross following a set piece situation.
    • 81': Attempt blocked. Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 81': Foul by Cédric Bakambu (Congo DR).
    • 81': Olivier Verdon (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 82': Substitution, Benin. Samadou Attidjikou replaces Sessi D'Almeida.
    • 83': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Axel Tuanzebe.
    • 84': Attempt missed. Aiyegun Tosin (Benin) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Romaric Amoussou with a cross following a corner.
    • 85': Dodo Dokou (Benin) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 85': Foul by Joris Kayembe (Congo DR).
    • 85': Substitution, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele replaces Cédric Bakambu.
    • 85': Substitution, Congo DR. Brian Cipenga replaces Nathanaël Mbuku.
    • 86': Corner, Benin. Conceded by Chancel Mbemba.
    • 87': Attempt missed. Tamimou Ouorou (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
    • 90': Attempt saved. Aiyegun Tosin (Benin) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Lionel Mpasi (Congo DR). Assisted by Romaric Amoussou.
    • 90': Foul by Brian Cipenga (Congo DR).
    • 90': Rachid Moumini (Benin) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Tamimou Ouorou (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
    • 90'+1': Substitution, Benin. Olatoundji Tessilimi replaces Aiyegun Tosin.
    • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
    • 90'+3': Delay in match because of an injury Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR).
    • 90'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 90'+8': Attempt missed. Rachid Moumini (Benin) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
    • 90'+9': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Olivier Verdon.
    • 90'+10': Second Half ends, Congo DR 1, Benin 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Congo DR 1, Benin 0.

    Statistics

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    11 Fouls 16
    3 Yellow Cards 3
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 1
    5 Corner Kicks 5
    2 Saves 2
    59.9 Possession 40.1
    12 SHOTS 11
    2 ON GOAL 3
    0.2 On Target % 0.3
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    380 Accurate Passes 224
    453 Passes 301
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.7
    5 Accurate Crosses 4
    25 Crosses 18
    0.2 Cross % 0.2
    72 Long Balls 47
    35 Accurate Long Balls 19
    0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
    0 Blocked Shots 3
    12 Effective Tackles 6
    16 Tackles 16
    0.8 Tackle % 0.4
    6 Interceptions 6
    21 Effective Clearances 28
    21 Clearances 28

    Game Information

    Competition: Africa Cup of Nations

    Venue: Stade El Barid
    Location: Rabat, Morocco
    Attendance: 13,073

    Africa Cup of Nations Table

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 Senegal 3 +6 7
    2 Congo DR 3 +4 7
    3 Benin 3 -3 3
    4 Botswana 3 -7 0
    Full Table

    Line-Ups

    COD Congo DR (4-1-4-1)

    No. Name
    1 Lionel M'Pasi (GK)
    4 Axel Tuanzebe
    22 Chancel Mbemba
    8 Samuel Moutoussamy Yellow Card
    26 Arthur Masuaku
    2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
    14 Noah Sadiki
    25 Edo Kayembe Yellow Card
    7 Nathanaël Mbuku
    10 Théo Bongonda
    17 Cédric Bakambu Yellow Card
    Congo DR Substitutes:
    Gaël Kakuta, Matthieu Epolo, Samuel Essende, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Fiston Mayele, Meschack Elia, Steve Kapuadi, Brian Cipenga, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Timothy Fayulu, Rocky Bushiri, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Gedeon Kalulu, Charles Pickel.

    BEN Benin (4-2-3-1)

    No. Name
    16 Saturnin Allagbé (GK)
    5 Yohan Roche
    6 Olivier Verdon
    3 Tamimou Ouorou
    11 Rachid Moumini Yellow Card
    19 Dodo Dokou
    8 Hassane Imourane
    15 Sessi D'Almeida
    10 Tosin Aiyegun
    20 Jodel Dossou Yellow Card
    17 Rodolfo Aloko
    Benin Substitutes:
    Samadou Attidjikou, Rodrigue Kossi, Rodrigue Fassinou, Razack Rachidou, Adam Akimey, Romaric Amoussou, Matteo Ahlinvi, Charlemagne Azongnitode, Mariano Ahouangbo, Gislain Ahoudo, Olatoundji Tessilimi, Serge Obassa, David Kiki.

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