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DR Congo forward Theo Bongonda celebrates his goal teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D match VS and Benin at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on December 23, 2025. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP]
The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.
Bongonda, of Spartak Moscow, pounced to score on 16 minutes at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat after the Benin defence left a long ball.
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