Senegal secured their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive win over Cameroon during their Group C clash.
Senegal 3 Cameroon 1 it ended: as Sarr, Diallo and Mane all scored to secure qualifications for the knockout rounds as Cameroon lies in uncertainty.
The Teranga Lions started the match as the better side and dominated the first half with a controlled and clinical tempo that saw Ismaila Sarr’s deflected strike give them the lead.
The second goal came just after the break, in a move that was supplied by Sarr, leaving youngster Habib Diallo, to tap into the net.
That seemingly was enough to earn them the maximum 3 point, however a rush in blockbuster last 10 minutes from Cameroon threatened an upset.
As Jean-Charles Castelletto turned up the heat, pulling a goal back before whipping cross after cross into the box.
The Indomitable Lions pressed on for an equaliser but ultimately were punished after a missed effort. Senegal swept down the pitch and Sadio Mane converted the chance for his first goal of the tournament.
The result leaves Cameroon hanging for survival with just one point earned so far, now they must win Gambia in their last group game whilst hoping Senegal will likewise defeat Guinea to have any assurance of qualifications.
