Yaoundi: Senegal are through to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final after breaking Burkina Faso hearts in their last-four tie in Yaounde on Wednesday, Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory. Africa’s top-ranked national team, Senegal will find out their opponents in Sunday’s final on Thursday, when hosts Cameroon take on Egypt in the second semi. Senegal’s pressing made the second goal as Mane got to the byline and set up Gueye, who just beat Bamba Dieng to the finish. However, they reduced the deficit eight minutes from time as Issa Kabore’s cross was diverted in by Toure’s knee. Mane had the final say, though, bursting clear in the 87th minute to make it 3-1.

Source: Ethiopian News February 03, 2022 03:05 UTC