Zebras� AFCON hopes fade

In typical smash and grab fashion, Senegal pocketed a breakaway goal midway through the first half, before sewing up the tie with a late second. All goals came against the run of play as the Zebras bravely fought their more illustrious opponents. The match began with captain, Joel Mogorosi, who was unusually off-colour, spooning an effort high and wide in the fifth minute after making good space.

A sparse crowd turned up to watch the team, which put up a good fight against a lethargic Senegal. The Senegalese served their first notice of intent in the seventh minute when Sadio Mane posted into Stephane Badji head but veteran goalkeeper, Modiri Marumo saved.