JUST IN: Defending Champs Senegal beat Gambia 3-0 in opener

By Our Reporter On Jan 15, 2024 0

Senegal grabbed an emphatic 3-0 win over Gambia in their opening game of the 2023 AFCON in Cote d Ivoire on Monday. The Teranga Lions

have won their opening game at each of the last five editions of the Africa Cup of Nations

The Senegalese began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over 10-man underdogs The Gambia.

Pape Gueye gave the Teranga Lions the ideal start, collecting Sadio Mane’s pass to fire in a fourth-minute opener from inside the penalty area.

Cardiff City midfielder Ebou Adams was dismissed for The Gambia for an off-the ball challenge just before half-time.

Lamine Camara doubled Senegal’s lead with a low finish after the break and curled in a classy third from distance.