Mane takes Senegal into round of 16

Tuesday, 2 July 2019 07:18

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal beat Kenya 3-0 and seal their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

They'll now face Uganda on Friday.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast also cruised into the next round with a convincing victory over Namibia.

Morocco have also finished top of their group thanks to a thrilling 1-0 win over South Africa.

But Bafana Bafana will now have to wait to see if they progress to the last 16.

Elsewhere, Algeria have kept their winning streak alive with a 3-0 victory over Tanzania.

More from Sports

Mid East Falcons win inaugural United Series Championship in Dubai

Shotaro Kasahara allowed only two hits in six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to lead the Mid East Falcons to the first United Series championship in League history.
UAE to face Morocco in FIFA Arab Cup semi-final

The UAE is set to face Morocco for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-finals at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday in Doha, Qatar.
Man City beat Palace, Villa edge West Ham in five-goal thriller

Manchester City have maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola's side lurking two points behind the leaders and ready to pounce.
Rodrygo's winner lifts Real Madrid past Alaves to end losing streak

Rodrygo have secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona.
Arsenal must improve defensively despite win over Wolves, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta let rip at his players following their 2-1 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying their "horrible defensive habits" made the margin of victory narrower than it should have been.

UAE, Cyprus Presidents discuss enhancing strategic partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed enhancing cooperation with Niko Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
Emirates, Dubai Humanitarian launch airbridge for Sri Lanka cyclone victims
Emirates Airline has set up an airbridge with Dubai Humanitarian to transport urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
RTA chalks out route map for Dubai Metro Blue Line
Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has outlined the route map for Dubai Metro's Blue Line that will connect 14 stations, of which five will be elevated, four underground, two "future elevated" and one underground interchange.