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Gueye inspires Senegal to first Cup of Nations semi-final in 13 years

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye scores the goal in Cairo that took Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals [AFP]

Senegal reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals for the first time since 2006 when Idrissa Gueye scored to deliver a 1-0 last-eight win over Benin in Cairo on Wednesday.

Everton midfielder Gueye struck on 70 minutes, side-footing the ball into the net from close range after being set up by Liverpool star Sadio Mane.

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