Senegal strolled to a domineering victory over Cameroon on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro in Côte D'Ivoire.
The battle involving two roaring lions witnessed 4 breathtaking goals, with the Taranga Lions coming out as victors in the clash.
Ismaila Sarr netted the opener in the 16th minute, with a right-footed attempt into the bottom right corner.
Both sides went neck and neck in the game, with Cameroon slightly edging it on possession counts, 47% for Senegal, and 53% for the Indomitable Lions.
Olivier Kemen was handed a yellow card in the 3rd minute of additional time in the first 45 minutes for a reckless challenge.
The game opened up in the 2nd 45, with Rigobert Song's side looking to change the outlook of the game.
Cameroon's Jean-Charles Castelletto was shown a yellow card in the 48th minute, while Adou Diallo of Senegal was also shown a yellow card 10 minutes later.
Nineteen minutes before the expiration of the game, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo doubled the lead of the defending champions, with a magnificent effort from close range.
That goal killed the steam of Cameroon and ultimately made it evident that Senegal were going to walk away with the victory.
In the 74th minute, Idrissa Gana Gueye came on for Pape Sarr, bringing extra solidity to Aliou Cisse's side.
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon also brought on board Faris Moumbagna for Nicolas Ngamaleu, while Yvan Neyou was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
Olivier Ntcham also entered the fray for Cameroon in the 79th minute, replacing Yvan Neyou Noupa.
Senegal also made two substitutions 9 minutes before the end of the affair, with Nicolas Jackson coming on for Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.
Illiman Ndiaye also replaced the goalscorer of the opener, Ismaila Sarr.
Cameroon halved the deficit in the 83rd minute, with Jean-Charles Castelletto heading the ball precisely into the back of the net.
The Teranga Lions introduced Pathe Ciss in the 90th minute, while their opposition also sent on Junior Tchamadeu for Enzo Tchato a minute later.
Senegal got the icing on the cake in the 5th minute of additional time in the second duration, with Sadio Mane scoring a brilliant goal to seal the victory.
The defending champions have picked up 2 victories out of 2 in the company and they have been swashbuckling so far at the tournament.
They sit at the summit of Group C, with 6 points from 2 matches, while Cameroon sit 3rd on the log, with 1 point from 2 matches.
Senegal face Guinea in their final group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while Cameroon will face Gambia, with both games slated to go down on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
The battle involving two roaring lions witnessed 4 breathtaking goals, with the Taranga Lions coming out as victors in the clash.
Ismaila Sarr netted the opener in the 16th minute, with a right-footed attempt into the bottom right corner.
Both sides went neck and neck in the game, with Cameroon slightly edging it on possession counts, 47% for Senegal, and 53% for the Indomitable Lions.
Olivier Kemen was handed a yellow card in the 3rd minute of additional time in the first 45 minutes for a reckless challenge.
The game opened up in the 2nd 45, with Rigobert Song's side looking to change the outlook of the game.
Cameroon's Jean-Charles Castelletto was shown a yellow card in the 48th minute, while Adou Diallo of Senegal was also shown a yellow card 10 minutes later.
Nineteen minutes before the expiration of the game, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo doubled the lead of the defending champions, with a magnificent effort from close range.
That goal killed the steam of Cameroon and ultimately made it evident that Senegal were going to walk away with the victory.
In the 74th minute, Idrissa Gana Gueye came on for Pape Sarr, bringing extra solidity to Aliou Cisse's side.
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon also brought on board Faris Moumbagna for Nicolas Ngamaleu, while Yvan Neyou was shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
Olivier Ntcham also entered the fray for Cameroon in the 79th minute, replacing Yvan Neyou Noupa.
Senegal also made two substitutions 9 minutes before the end of the affair, with Nicolas Jackson coming on for Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.
Illiman Ndiaye also replaced the goalscorer of the opener, Ismaila Sarr.
Cameroon halved the deficit in the 83rd minute, with Jean-Charles Castelletto heading the ball precisely into the back of the net.
The Teranga Lions introduced Pathe Ciss in the 90th minute, while their opposition also sent on Junior Tchamadeu for Enzo Tchato a minute later.
Senegal got the icing on the cake in the 5th minute of additional time in the second duration, with Sadio Mane scoring a brilliant goal to seal the victory.
The defending champions have picked up 2 victories out of 2 in the company and they have been swashbuckling so far at the tournament.
They sit at the summit of Group C, with 6 points from 2 matches, while Cameroon sit 3rd on the log, with 1 point from 2 matches.
Senegal face Guinea in their final group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, while Cameroon will face Gambia, with both games slated to go down on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.