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Africa Cup of Nations: Sadio Mane nets as Senegal begin AFCON campaign with 2-0 win over Tunisia

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FULL TIME: Tunisia 0 Senegal 2 (Sadio Mane, Kara Mbodji)

Sadio Mane scored from the penalty spot to send Senegal on their way to a 2-0 victory over Tunisia in their first outing at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Mane netted from 12 yards with 10 minutes on the clock in Franceville and Kara Mbodj headed home on the half-hour mark as Senegal became the first team to win a game at this Cup of Nations after three previous matches ended in draws.

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