Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON promises some of the tournament's most intriguing storylines, as four contrasting teams, Senegal, DR Congo, Benin and Botswana, prepare for a fierce battle in Morocco. With Senegal entering as one of the favourites for the title and DR Congo boasting their strongest squad in years, the race for the top spots is set to be intense.
Benin arrive with the spirit of potential spoilers, capable of unsettling bigger teams, while Botswana embrace the underdog role with hopes of earning historic points.
SENEGALSenegal remains one of the outright favourites for the 2025 AFCON, with a squad full of quality and experience. The Lions of Teranga boast top talents like Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Sadio Mane, and Ismaila Sarr, players who have consistently delivered at the highest level. In 2021, this generation delivered Senegal's first-ever AFCON title.
