BREAKING: Defending champions Senegal crash out of AFCON
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have crashed out of the African Cup of Nations after losing on penalties to hosts, Ivory Coast.
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The Teranga Lions of Senegal have crashed out of the African Cup of Nations after losing on penalties to hosts, Ivory Coast.
Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday to beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Mali or Burkina Faso.
Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday to beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Mali or Burkina Faso. As a tense tie entered the final quarter, Ivory Coast had more possession, but Senegal looked the likelier scorers with Ismaila Sarr having a shot parried and a penalty appeal rejected.
Sadio Mane is a doubt for the World Cup after sustaining an injury just 13 days before Senegal play their first game in Qatar.
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