The African Nations Championship is heating up! All eyes are on the Senegal vs. Congo match, a crucial Matchday 2 clash set to take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Amani Stadium in Zanzibar City, Tanzania. Kick-off is at 10 a.m. ET.
Senegal, the reigning champions, are determined not to underestimate their Congolese counterparts. Coach Souleymane Diallo has emphasized the importance of meticulous preparation, stating, "We sent colleagues who watched Congo’s first game, and a report was sent to me, which I exploited, and we’ll prepare our game approach based on that report.” Diallo acknowledges Congo's strengths, describing them as "a team that plays well as a unit, very resilient, and they play well on both flanks, utilizing a 4-2-3-1 formation with wing-backs providing width.”
Diallo's strategy focuses on maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities. "We know the variant in Congo’s game," he said. "The most important thing is what we do in the game. A plan was put in place throughout the week. We had five days to prepare. Tomorrow, we would try to apply a plan against Congo, focusing on maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities.”
Meanwhile, in other football news, Bayern Munich is scaling back its "Visit Rwanda" branding following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This move comes after fans protested the sponsorship deal, raising concerns about "sportswashing." Bayern will shift from a commercial sponsorship to a three-year agreement focusing on development.
Back to the pitch, the Senegal vs. Congo match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Football fans in the USA can catch the action live on beIN Sports or stream it on fuboTV. Get ready for some exciting football!