SENEGAL take on Malawi today looking to book their place in the knockout stages of AFCON.
After a draw last time out against Guinea, Senegal know that victory will be enough to secure top spot in Group B.
Even a defeat might be enough should Zimbabwe fail to beat Guinea, with the four top-ranked third placed teams from each group heading into the last-16.
We’ll also have updates from Guinea vs Zimbabwe, with qualification possible for all four teams in the group.
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- Senegal XI: Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Kouyate, Mendy, Gueye, Dia, Diallo, Mane.
- Malawi XI: Thomu, Sanudi, Chayiza, Chembezi, Chirwa, Mhone, Idana, Banda, Madinga, Muyaba, Mhango.
- Live score: Senegal 0-0 Malawi
- Guinea 0-0 Zimbabwe
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Malawi 0 Senegal 0
10. The ball comes to Mhango in the box who gets the ball under control with a sharp turn and shot.
Koulibaly manages to read it and gets an important block in.
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Malawi 0 Senegal 0
9. Sanudi’s long throw definitely seems a tactic for Malawi today.
His long throw is dealt with by Senegal.
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Malawi 0 Senegal 0
7. Senegal get down the right wing, with the cross able to find the oncoming Mane.
He tries a cheeky chip over the keeper and defender but the ball goes sailing over the bar.
A warning shot across the Malawi bow.
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Malawi 0 Senegal 0
5. Malawi seem to be getting stuck in to try and break up Senegal’s rhythm.
Mhango gets injured lunging in on his man.
Senegal freekick.
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Malawi 0 Senegal 0
2. Mane looks to be playing his regular position Liverpool fans will be used to seeing him play today.
Having played as a striker so far in the tournament, he returns to his wide position, able to cut inside and cause problems for Malawi on that right flank.
Already he is seeing a lot of the ball.
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Malawi 0 Senegal 0
1. Senegal get the game underway.
Immediately Mane links up with Diallo, showing their intent and winning a corner.
Malawi manage to deal with the corner.
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National anthem time
Not long to go here until kick off.
Senegal, able to field a pretty much full-strength side will have nowhere to hide if they fail to qualify for the knockout phase.
For Malawi, a chance to cause an upset and take a major scalp in the process.
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Clean sheets
Aliou Cisse’s team have yet to concede in this year’s AFCON tournament.
Having met three times in all, Senegal have won the last two meetings, most recently a 2-1 win in the 2021 COSAFA Cup.
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Subs:
Dieng, Cisse, Keita, Ballo-Toure, Dieng, Sarr, Deidhiou, Mbaye, Gomis, Loum, Gueye, Thiam.
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Senegal team:
Mendy, Sarr, Koulibaly, Diallo, Ciss, Kouyate, Mendy, Gueye, Dia, Diallo, Mane.
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Subs:
Peter, Cholopi, Chirwa, Mbulu, Fodyah, Banda, Ngalande, Chester, Thole, Ndhlovu, Davie, Phiri.
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Malawi team:
Thom, Sanudi, Chayiza, Chembezi, Chirwa, Mhone, Idana, Banda, Madinga, Muyaba, Mhango.
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Time to shine
Coming from behind in their last game against Zimbabwe, Malawi’s win ended a five-game losing streak.
A second consecutive win today will take them into the last 16.
Their last win against ‘The Lions of Teranga’ came 35 years ago.
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Welcome back AFCON fans
More action and drama from Cameroon today with the groups taking their final shape.
In Group B, three teams are bidding to finish in the top two spots to guarantee their progression to the knockout phase.
With Malawi vs Senegal it is winner takes all, you win, you qualify.