By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Africanews
Published on 2024-01-20 15:09:09
The highly-anticipated match between Senegal and Cameroon did not disappoint, with Senegal emerging victorious in a 3-1 win. The match was well-controlled, although Cameroon managed to reduce the score to 2-1 at one point, causing some concern for Senegal. However, Sadio Mané, the star player for Senegal, secured their victory with the third goal, ensuring their second win in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and their qualification for the final eight.
Despite their strong position, Senegal will need to work to maintain their first-place standing in the group, as Guinea also secured a win against Gambia and could potentially overtake them with a win in their upcoming match. A draw would be enough for Guinea to confirm their qualification. The upcoming match between Senegal and Guinea is highly anticipated as a promising West African derby, scheduled for next Tuesday.
Overall, Senegal’s win over Cameroon has secured their spot in the final eight of the AFCON, but they will need to maintain their performance in the upcoming matches to secure their position in the tournament. Guinea’s strong performance also poses a potential challenge, making the upcoming match between the two teams one to watch.
