Senegal secured the top spot in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Benin 3-0. The Democratic Republic of Congo also won 3-0 against Botswana, finishing second in the group on goal difference. Both teams advanced to the last 16 with seven points. Tanzania made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. Senegal will face a third-place finisher from Group E, while DR Congo faces a tougher tie against Algeria.