DR Congo 1-0 Benin
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DR Congo won: DR Congo 1-0 Benin in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D (Round 1) on Tue, 23 Dec 2025 at Al Medina Stadium, Rabat. DR Congo goals: Théo Bongonda 16'. Expected goals: 1.49-0.49. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Théo Bongonda (7.9).
Match report
DR Congo beat Benin 1-0
DR Congo squeezed past Benin 1-0 at Al Medina Stadium on Tuesday 23 December in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D.
Théo Bongonda put DR Congo ahead on 16' (1-0).
DR Congo had 40% of the ball, shots were 11-12 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.49-0.49.
Théo Bongonda (DR Congo) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 13,073. Referee: Abongile Tom.
Match stats
| DR Congo | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.49 | 0.49 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 14 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (74%) | 380 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
DR Congo (4-1-4-1): Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Théo Bongonda, Edo Kayembe, Noah Sadiki, Nathanaël Mbuku, Cédric Bakambu
Benin (4-2-3-1): Saturnin Allagbe, Rachid Moumini, Olivier Verdon, Yohan Roche, Tamimou Ouorou, Sessi D'Almeida, Hassane Imourane, Rodolfo Aloko, Dokou Dodo, Jodel Dossou, Aiyegun Tosin
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Théo Bongonda (DR Congo)
- 20' · Yellow card · Samuel Moutoussamy (DR Congo)
- 36' · Yellow card · Edo Kayembe (DR Congo)
- 52' · Yellow card · Jodel Dossou (Benin)
- 55' · Substitution · Ngal Ayel Mukau for Edo Kayembe (DR Congo)
- 63' · Substitution · Romaric Amoussou for Jodel Dossou (Benin)
- 64' · Yellow card · Cédric Bakambu (DR Congo)
- 68' · Substitution · Joris Kayembe Ditu for Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo)
- 68' · Substitution · Meschack Elia for Théo Bongonda (DR Congo)
- 72' · Yellow card · Romaric Amoussou (Benin)
- 77' · Yellow card · Rachid Moumini (Benin)
- 82' · Substitution · Attidjikou Samadou for Sessi D'Almeida (Benin)
- 85' · Substitution · Fiston Mayele for Cédric Bakambu (DR Congo)
- 85' · Substitution · Brian Cipenga for Nathanaël Mbuku (DR Congo)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Olatoundji Tessilimi for Aiyegun Tosin (Benin)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won DR Congo vs Benin?
DR Congo won, 1-0 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D) on Tue, 23 Dec 2025.
When and where is DR Congo vs Benin?
Tue, 23 Dec 2025, 12:30 UTC at Al Medina Stadium, Rabat, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group D.