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Jackson scores two goals as Senegal defeat Botswana at AFCON

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 23, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Jackson scores two goals as Senegal defeat Botswana at AFCON
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In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Senegal defeated Botswana 3-0 in their Group D match on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Tangier, Morocco. Bayern Munich's Nicolas Jackson, on loan from Chelsea, scored two goals in the first 18 minutes and Cherif Ndiaye added another late in the game. The win puts Senegal at the top of Group D, ahead of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on goal difference. Senegal and DRC are favored to advance to the round of 16, while Botswana and Benin will compete to advance as one of the four highest-ranked third-place teams. The match was played in heavy rain at the largest stadium being used for the tournament.

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Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ×350% Botswana ×260% Senegal ×370% Nicolas Jackson ×480%

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