AFCON: Senegal’s Title Defense On Course As They Sail Into Last 16

By: Gyang Dakwo

Senegal secured top spot in Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-0 victory over Guinea.

The reigning champions progress to the knockout stages with a 100 per cent record after second-half goals from Abdoulaye Seck and Iliman Ndiaye sealed maximum points at Stade de Yamoussoukro.

Following a stop-start first half, Senegal took the lead just after the hour mark when Seck powerfully headed home from Krepin Diatta’s free-kick.

Sadio Mane, who missed an open goal earlier on, thought he had wrapped up the points when he slotted past Ibrahim Kone five minutes from time, but was denied by the offside flag.

However, Aliou Cisse’s side did get their second goal in the dying moments following a devastating counter, with Mane finding Ndiaye in acres of space and the substitute sweeping home.

With that, Senegal sealed first place in Group C ahead of Cameroon, who snatched second place from Guinea following their dramatic 3-2 victory over Gambia.