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Teen Star Mbaye Seals Senegal's AFCON Victory
3 Jan
Summary
- Pape Gueye scored twice, leading Senegal to a 3-1 win.
- Ibrahim Mbaye, a teenager, scored the crucial winning goal.
- Senegal advances to face Mali or Tunisia in the quarterfinals.
Senegal secured a 3-1 victory against Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter, with Pape Gueye scoring twice. The match saw an early setback for Senegal when Aamir Abdallah put Sudan ahead, but Gueye's goals before halftime shifted the momentum.
Teenage sensation Ibrahim Mbaye came off the bench and scored the decisive goal in the 77th minute, confirming Senegal's progression. The win sets up a quarterfinal match against the victor of the tie between Mali and Tunisia.
Despite a strong performance, Senegal played without their suspended captain Kalidou Koulibaly. The team's depth was evident as new talent like Mbaye made a significant impact, underscoring their strength heading into the latter stages of the tournament.
