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MATCH Report: Senegal stroll past Guinea-Bissau in Thies

MATCH Report: Senegal stroll past Guinea-Bissau in Thies

Senegal’s Teranga Lions maintained their 100 percent winning streak in the Cameroon 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations Group I campaign, winning their third game in thanks to a 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau at the Lat Dior stadium in Thies on Wednesday.

Sadio Mane converted a penalty just before the break after Ismaila Sarr was fouled in the box. The Liverpool man collected himself and smashed the ball into the net.

Opa Nguette added a second half goal as Senegal gathered their ninth point to consolidate their grip on the group’s summit.

Aliou Cisse troops started the game on a high note and had their first sight at goal through Ismaila Sarr after 14 minutes.

Guinea Bissau who are eyeing a third consecutive AFCON appearance had their first chance via Piqueti Silva after 25 minutes but found the safe hands of Senegal’s Edouard Mendy.

Guinea Bissau who are eyeing a third consecutive AFCON appearance had their first chance via Piqueti Silva after 25 minutes but found the safe hands of Senegal’s Edouard Mendy.

An away fixture awaits the Senegal side on Sunday 15 November in Bissau at the Estadio 24 de
Setembro. 

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