The 2021 African Cup of Nations winners, Senegal, started the competition on a good note with a convincing win against the Scorpions of Gambia.
It was an excellent start, as the first goal came in the fourth minute of the match from Pape Gueye. The Senegalese put the ball in the bottom corner of the Gambian goal post.
Gambian player Adam was red-carded for a horrible challenge before the end of the first half.
Senegal kept pushing for another goal, and they got the second goal in the 53rd minute, with Lamine Camara scoring his first goal of the tournament.
Senegal ended the match with another goal from Camara in the 86th minute to get all three points. The Senegalese side are more focused on winning the AFCON two times in a row for the first time in their history.
They have always looked like the favorites in the tournament, and they may be unstoppable going into the final.
How Senegal Started Their African Cup of Nations Defense With A Win Against Gambia
The Gambia attempt came in the third minute of the match, as Senegalese goalkeeper Eduardo Mendy was called into action after a needless foul by Kalidou Koulibaly.
Senegal went ahead in the fourth minute of the match through Pape Gueye; the Marseille midfielder scored after he received the ball from Sadio Mane.
In the 35th minute, there was a total blackout with no TV coverage. Only the people on the field were watching the ball.
In the extra minute of the first half, Gambia player Adam was dismissed after his horrible tackle on a Senegal player.
Senegal scored yet another goal to capitalize on their lead, with Pape Sarr finding Lamine Camara, who wasted no time in putting the ball into the top corner.
Koulibaly created a good chance for Nicolas Jackson in the 72nd minute of the match, but the Chelsea striker's attempt was saved by the Gambian goalkeeper.
Senegal, who had been the better team against Gambia, had another shot on goal in the 79th minute, with the Gambia players defending deep to avoid a lot of goals.
In the 86th minute of the match, Camara scored yet another goal to secure all three points for the Senegal national team. The attacking midfielder hit the ball from outside the box.
What Next for Senegal and Gambia?
The Senegalese will play against 2017 AFCON Champions Cameroon on January 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
If Senegal get the three points, they will qualify for the next round with a game in hand.
Gambia will play against Guinea on January 19, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. The Scorpions are in a must-win situation when they face Guinea on the said date.
What do you think about the Senegal result against Gambia? Air your views in the comments section.
It was an excellent start, as the first goal came in the fourth minute of the match from Pape Gueye. The Senegalese put the ball in the bottom corner of the Gambian goal post.
Gambian player Adam was red-carded for a horrible challenge before the end of the first half.
Senegal kept pushing for another goal, and they got the second goal in the 53rd minute, with Lamine Camara scoring his first goal of the tournament.
Senegal ended the match with another goal from Camara in the 86th minute to get all three points. The Senegalese side are more focused on winning the AFCON two times in a row for the first time in their history.
They have always looked like the favorites in the tournament, and they may be unstoppable going into the final.
How Senegal Started Their African Cup of Nations Defense With A Win Against Gambia
The Gambia attempt came in the third minute of the match, as Senegalese goalkeeper Eduardo Mendy was called into action after a needless foul by Kalidou Koulibaly.
Senegal went ahead in the fourth minute of the match through Pape Gueye; the Marseille midfielder scored after he received the ball from Sadio Mane.
In the 35th minute, there was a total blackout with no TV coverage. Only the people on the field were watching the ball.
In the extra minute of the first half, Gambia player Adam was dismissed after his horrible tackle on a Senegal player.
Senegal scored yet another goal to capitalize on their lead, with Pape Sarr finding Lamine Camara, who wasted no time in putting the ball into the top corner.
Koulibaly created a good chance for Nicolas Jackson in the 72nd minute of the match, but the Chelsea striker's attempt was saved by the Gambian goalkeeper.
Senegal, who had been the better team against Gambia, had another shot on goal in the 79th minute, with the Gambia players defending deep to avoid a lot of goals.
In the 86th minute of the match, Camara scored yet another goal to secure all three points for the Senegal national team. The attacking midfielder hit the ball from outside the box.
What Next for Senegal and Gambia?
The Senegalese will play against 2017 AFCON Champions Cameroon on January 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
If Senegal get the three points, they will qualify for the next round with a game in hand.
Gambia will play against Guinea on January 19, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. The Scorpions are in a must-win situation when they face Guinea on the said date.
What do you think about the Senegal result against Gambia? Air your views in the comments section.