Dechan Moussavou’s early goal had put the Leopards ahead, but Joseph Layousse earned the Teranga Lions a point with a second-half equaliser at Amaan Stadium.
In the 19th minute, Charles Atipo’s teasing cross from the right found Moussavou, who calmly finished high into the net from close range.
Senegal struggled to penetrate Congo’s compact 4-2-3-1 setup, as Venold Dzaba and Gosim Elenga effectively disrupted their midfield rhythm.
Also, Congolese goalkeeper Ulrich Samba remained well guarded, with only Mbaye Yaya Ly’s angled shot in added time posing a real threat.
The breakthrough arrived in the 82nd minute when Seck’s corner sparked chaos in the box, allowing Layousse to seize the moment and fire a right-footed shot into the bottom corner.
The draw keeps Senegal in a strong spot while Congo have proven they can challenge the group favorites and will carry that confidence into their upcoming matches.