00:00Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
00:30Congo took early control against Benin.
00:33Theo Bangonda struck in the first half after a defensive lapse.
00:37And though Benin searched for a response,
00:40the Leopards held firm to claim all three points.
00:44Our supporters, they traveled for us.
00:48They were there, we felt them.
00:50So it was quite nice.
00:51We had a good stage up.
00:54I think we did what we can do.
00:58The other Group D game took place in Tangier,
01:04Morocco's gateway between Africa and Europe,
01:07where Senegal faced Botswana.
01:10The Taranga Lions quickly took control,
01:12with Nicholas Jackson scoring in each half,
01:15and Sharif Indai adding a late third to secure a 3-0 victory.
01:20The stage is now set for a thrilling Group D clash between Senegal and DR Congo in Tangier on Saturday.
01:30After Group D, Group C kicked off in Fass,
01:33a vibrant historic city home to the world's oldest university,
01:37as Nigeria faced Tanzania in a stadium buzzing with excitement.
01:42Nigeria struck first through Sami Ajayi,
01:47but Tanzania hit back early in the second half.
01:51Ademola Lukman restored the lead for Nigeria,
01:54and the three-time champions held on to claim a hard-fought win.
01:59The other Group C game took place at Prince Mowlai Abdallah Stadium in Rabat,
02:06with Tunisia facing Uganda.
02:08Iskhiri opened the scoring early,
02:10Ashuri added two more,
02:12and Uganda grabbed a late consolation.
02:16Tunisia secured their first opening win at AFCON in 12 years,
02:19setting up a key clash with Nigeria in Fass on Saturday.
02:24In Laayoun, in Morocco's southern Laayoun,
02:29Saqqat Al-Hamra region,
02:30fans lit up the official fan zone with music, dancing, and celebration.
02:36A dazzling drone show painted the sky with tournament images,
02:40and the passion carried on well into the night.
02:43AFCON 2025 is alive across Morocco,
02:46and the action continues on the pitch.
02:49Stay tuned.
02:54Fly for the passion of football.
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