Afcon roundup: Sarr stars for Senegal after Bebé’s 40-yard goal for Cape Verde

19-Jan-2024 20:42:04 | Guardian

Senegal ease past Cameroon 3-1 to reach the last 16
Cape Verde through too after 3-0 win over Mozambique

The Marseille forward Ismaïla Sarr starred as the defending Africa Cup of Nations champions, Senegal, eased into the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Cameroon.

Sarr’s deflected strike gave his side a 16th-minute lead and it was he who set up fellow attacker Habib Diallo after the break before Sadio Mané cemented victory at Stade Charles Konan Banny in stoppage time to guarantee his side’s progression from Group C.