Defending champions Senegal came from a goal behind to draw with Congo in their second pool D encounter at the ongoing African Nations Championships (CHAN) played at Amaan stadium in Zanzibar.
Dechan Moussavou scored first for Congo in the 19th minute before Joseph Layousse salvaged a point for the Teranga Lions with a second-half equaliser in the 82nd minute at the Amaan Stadium.
The result leaves Souleymane Diallo’s side Senegal on four points from two matches, with Congo on two The champions, who had beaten Nigeria 1-0 in their opening match, were rattled by Congo’s physical approach and quick transitions.
The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute when Seck’s corner caused chaos in the box and Layousse pounced, rifling a right-footed effort into the bottom corner.
Nigeria’s meeting with Sudan later tonight will further shape the group.